Physics Formula
Mechanical Energy Formula Formula
Calculates total mechanical energy as the sum of kinetic and potential energy.
Formula Summary
Mechanical Energy Formula
Calculates total mechanical energy as the sum of kinetic and potential energy.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- ME = KE + PE
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Equation
ME = KE + PE
Variables
- ME = mechanical energy
- KE = kinetic energy
- PE = potential energy
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.