Formula to calculate total mechanical energy
The formula to calculate total mechanical energy is:
Total Mechanical Energy = Potential Energy + Kinetic Energy
where Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or condition and is given by the formula:
Potential Energy = mgh
where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height or vertical position of the object.
Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion and is given by the formula:
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 mv^2
where m is the mass of the object and v is the velocity or speed of the object.