Is It Possible for the Total Mechanical Energy of a Moving

question 57

Multiple Choice

Is it possible for the total mechanical energy of a moving particle to be negative?

• A) No, because a moving particle has positive kinetic energy.
• B) No, because potential energy cannot have a value more negative than the value of the positive kinetic energy of the particle.
• C) Only if friction is involved.
• D) Yes

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