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Velocity can be negative, but kinetic energy cannot. Why?

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Because of the formula

Let's see

how

  • KE=1/2mv²

m is mass

v is velocity

as it's v²

  • Its must be greater than or equal to 0 ,

So kinetic energy can't be negative

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