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    Can kinetic energy be negative?

    PRADEEP KUMAR 12th Nov, 2021
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    Shreya Singh 2nd Jul, 2025
    No, kinetic energy cannot be negative. Since it's calculated using the square of velocity (v²) and mass is always positive, the result is always positive or zero (when the object is at rest).
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    PRADEEP KUMAR 12th Nov, 2021

    NO, kinetic energy cant be negative because of the square of velocity gives positive and mass

    Never be negative.

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