Respuesta :

The potential energy of the ball is 8 J.

What is mechanical energy?

Mechanical energy is given as the energy possessed by an object to do work. It is given as the sum of the kinetic energy and potential energy.

Mechanical energy = Kinetic energy + Potential energy

The given ball has:

  • Mechanical energy = 25 J
  • Kinetic energy = 17 J

The potential energy is given as;

25 J = 17 J + Potential energy

Potential energy = 25 J - 17 J

Potential energy =  8 J

The potential energy of the ball is 8 J.

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