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Can any object have mechanical energy even if its momentum is zero? Explain

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asked Oct 16, 2017 in Physics by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) ● 26 ● 375 ● 814

Can any object have mechanical energy even if its momentum is zero? Explain

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answered Oct 16, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) ● 61 ● 410 ● 942
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Yes, mechanical energy comprises both potential energy and kinetic energy. Momentum is zero which means velocity is zero. Hence, there is no kinetic energy but the object may possess potential energy

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