Mechanical Energy Calculator

How to Use the Mechanical Energy Calculator

The Mechanical Energy Calculator is designed to compute the kinetic energy, potential energy, and total mechanical energy of an object based on the mass, velocity, height, and gravitational acceleration. Follow these steps to use the calculator efficiently:

Step 1: Enter the Mass

Mass (kg): Enter the mass of the object in kilograms. This field is required and must have a value greater than or equal to 0. You can enter mass values with a precision up to three decimal places.

Step 2: Enter the Velocity

Velocity (m/s): Enter the velocity of the object in meters per second. This field is required and can accept values with a precision up to two decimal places.

Step 3: Enter the Height

Height (m): Input the height from which the object is situated above the reference point in meters. This required field should have a value greater than or equal to 0, with a precision up to two decimal places.

Step 4: Select Gravitational Acceleration

Gravitational Acceleration: Choose one of the preset options that represent the gravitational acceleration relevant to your calculation:

• Earth (9.81 m/s²)
• Mars (3.7 m/s²)
• Moon (1.62 m/s²)

This field is required and should be chosen based on the celestial body you are considering.

Step 5: Calculate

Once all input fields have been filled accurately, the calculator will automatically compute the following:

• Kinetic Energy: Calculated using the formula 0.5 * mass * velocity2, this energy is presented in Joules.
• Potential Energy: Derived from the formula mass * gravitationalAcceleration * height, this is also shown in Joules.
• Total Mechanical Energy: This value is the sum of kinetic and potential energies, given in Joules.

All results will be displayed with a precision of two decimal places.