The sum of kinetic and potential energy is when a missile is launched with a velocity less than the escape velocity : |
0 Positive Negative Cannot be determined |
Negative |
The sum of kinetic and potential energy when a missile is launched with a velocity less than the escape velocity is always negative. Total Energy : E = U + T ... where T = Kinetic Energy and U = Potential Energy. The -ve sign indicates that the system is a bound system. |