Answer:
53 Joules
Explanation:
Applying the law of conservation of mechanical energy.
Law of conservation of mechanical energy: States that energy although, energy can not be transformed from one form to another, the total energy of the system remain the same.
I.e,
Mechanical Energy = E.K+P.E..................... Equation 1
Where E.K = Kinetic energy, P.E = Potential energy.
From the question,
Given: Mechanical energy = 65 Joules, K.E = 12 J
Substitute these values into equation 1 and solve for P.E
65 = 12+P.E
P.E = 65-12
P.E = 53 Joules
