Glossary: Mechanical Energy
Energy associated with the motion, position, or stored forces within a system. This encompasses kinetic energy (moving parts), potential energy (elevated weights, gravity), and stored energy (springs, rotating flywheels, compressed machine parts) that can cause unexpected movement or release.
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