Answer and Explanation: Kinetic energy is related to movement: it is the energy an object possesses during the movement. it is calculated as:
For the object thrown in the air:
Kinetic energy of the object as a function of time:
Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in relation to other objects. It is calculated as:
For the object thrown in the air:
Potential energy as function of time:
Total kinetic and potential energy, also known as mechanical energy is
TME = + (
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TME = 1752
The expression shows that total energy of an object thrown in the air is constant and independent of time.