What is mechanical energy ? What are its two types ?

Explanation

(i) The energy produced by mechanical means is called mechanical energy.
(ii) It is classified into 2 types : (1) Kinetic energy (2) Potential energy.
(iii) The energy possessed by a body due to its motion is called kinetic energy. The energy possessed by the body by virtue of its position is called potential energy.
SI unit of energy : N m (or) joule (J).