A bird has a kinetic energy of 3 J and a potential energy of 25 J. What is the mechanical energy of the bird?

Mechanical energy is the sum of an object's kinetic energy and potential energy. Add the given values: 3 J + 25 J = 28 J. Therefore, the bird's mechanical energy is 28 J, matching “the sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy.”

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