Mechanical energy is the energy of movement and can be found in objects that are moving or have the potential to move. There are two types of mechanical energy: potential energy and kinetic energy. Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Here are some examples of mechanical energy:
- Turning a doorknob
- Breathing in and out
- Hammering a nail
- Riding a bicycle
- Sharpening a pencil
- Wrecking ball
- Dart gun
- Windmill
- Bowling ball
- Hydropower plant
- Cycling
- Car driving along a street
- Water flowing in a river
- Bullet fired from a gun
- Flywheel
Mechanical energy is one of the basics studied in mechanical engineering, as it is the driving force of the world around us, be it natural or man-made.
