Mechanical Energy

By:
Alicia Strickler
Sarah Swartz
Table Of Contents

Overview of energy
Definition of mechanical energy
Explanation and sources

Real life examples

Pictures

How energy converts

 Overview Of Energy

Energy is the ability to do work.

Energy is transferred by a force moving

an object through a distance.

It is measured in joules.
Definition Of Mechanical
Energy

Mechanical energy is the sum of an

objects potential energy and kinetic
energy.

Mechanical energy is associated with

the motion and position of every
day objects.
Calculating Mechanical Energy

Total Mechanical Energy (TME) = PE +

KE

PE = Potential Energy and KE = Kinetic

Energy
Explanation And Sources

It is the energy which is possessed by an

object due to its
motion or position.
Mechanical energy
Kinetic Energy

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

The kinetic energy of any moving
object depends upon its mass and
speed.
Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2mv

m = mass in kilograms and v = speed in meters

per second
Examples of kinetic energy
Potential Energy

Potential energy is energy that is stored

as a result of position or
shape.
 Gravitational Potential Energy
Gravitational potential energy is potential
energy that depends upon an objects
height. This energy increases when an
object is raised to a higher level. It
depends on mass, height, and the
acceleration due to Energy
Potential gravity.(PE) = mgh

Mg = weight in kilograms and H = height

in meters
 Examples Of Potential Energy

She has gravitational potential

energy by standing on the end of
the diving board
Other Real Life Examples
Other Real Life Examples

A moving car

A moving
baseball
Converting Energy

Energy conversion is the process of

changing energy from one form to
another.

The law of conservation of energy says

energy cannot be created or
destroyed. This means it must be
converted.
Converting Mechanical Energy

Mechanical energy is converted to

thermal energy when you bounce a
ball. When the ball hits the ground, it
causes it to heat up.
 Works Cited

Henderson, Tom. "The Physics Classroom Tutorial." 1996 14

Oct 2008
<http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/ener
gy/u5l1d.html>.