Definition: Mechanical energy

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Mechanical energy

The energy of an object due to its motion or position; the sum of an object's kinetic energy and potential energy.[1][2]

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References
  1. http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=kids_glossary#W
  2. http://www.universetoday.com/73598/what-is-mechanical-energy/