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is it true that the total mechanical energy of a system is equally divided between kinetic energy and potential energy?
EQUALLY being the key word here...The answer is no. Think about it. An object can have potential but no kinetic energy and vice versa. You my possibly be meaning that KE and PE are combined to make the entire energy in the system...but it is not split evenly between the two.erinbrattin said:is it true that the total mechanical energy of a system is equally divided between kinetic energy and potential energy?
Total mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy of a system. Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion, while potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position or configuration.
Total mechanical energy is calculated by adding the kinetic energy and potential energy of a system. The equation is: Total mechanical energy = Kinetic energy + Potential energy.
Total mechanical energy is a conserved quantity, meaning it remains constant in a closed system where no external forces are acting. This concept is important in understanding the behavior of systems in motion and can be used to predict the outcomes of various physical processes.
Yes, the total mechanical energy of a system can change if there are external forces acting on the system. For example, if a force is applied to an object, it will change the object's kinetic and potential energy, thus changing the total mechanical energy of the system.
The total mechanical energy of a system is related to work and energy through the work-energy theorem, which states that the net work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy. This means that the work done on an object will either increase or decrease its kinetic energy, thus affecting the total mechanical energy of the system.