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Miles
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Miles asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 10 years ago

What is the difference between Mechanical and Potential Energy?

Just looking for confirmation or correction here. In layman's terms am I right that Mechanical energy is the form that the energy takes, let's use the bow and arrow example. Mechanical is the bow firing, potential is the arrow being held back, and then kinetic would be the actual energy of the movement of the arrow when fired? Thanks in advance!

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  • Swagg0t
    10 years ago
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    You are correct.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Mechanical Potential Energy

    Source(s): https://shrinke.im/a7VW4
  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    yes u r correct n mechanical energy =mgh n kinetic energy=1/2mv^2

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