The potential energy of a roller coaster is 50 joules. The kinetic energy of the same coaster is 50 joules. What is the mechanical energy of the coaster?.



Answer :

Mechanical energy of the coaster is 100 joules.

We need to know about mechanical energy to solve this problem. Mechanical energy is the sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy of an object. It can be written as

E = KE + PE

where E is mechanical energy, PE is potential energy and KE is kinetic energy.

From the question above, the given parameters are

KE = 50 J

PE = 50 J

By substituting the given parameters, we can calculate mechanical energy

E = KE + PE

E = 50 + 50

E = 100 J

The total energy is 100 joules

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