What is another word for mechanical energy?
Pronunciation: [mɪkˈanɪkə͡l ˈɛnəd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Mechanical energy is a term used to describe the energy a system possesses due to its motion or position. There are a number of synonyms which can be used to describe mechanical energy, including kinetic energy, potential energy, and elastic energy. Kinetic energy describes the energy possessed by a moving object, while potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position and the forces acting upon it. Elastic energy refers specifically to the energy stored in an object that can be released as it deforms and returns to its original shape. Other possible synonyms include thermal energy, which can be transformed into mechanical energy through thermodynamic processes, and gravitational energy, which is associated with the position and motion of objects in a gravitational field.
