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No, Speed is always greater than or equal to zero. However, velocity can be negative, which just means you have a positive speed in the opposite direction! (scalar(number) versus vector).

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Is it possible to travel at a negitave speed?

In classical physics, negative speeds do not make sense as it implies going backward in space. In some contexts, negative speeds can be used in mathematical models or theoretical physics to represent certain relationships, but they do not have a physical interpretation as traveling at a negative speed.


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If you have a negative acceleration, you are slowing down. Acceleration is the rate of change of speed, so a negative acceleration means a decrease in speed.


Is it possible to have negative decimal numbers?

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Is it possible for velocity to have a negative value?

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Can the speed of the particle ever be negative if so give an example if not explian why?

No, the speed of a particle cannot be negative. Speed is a scalar quantity that only considers the magnitude of the velocity, not its direction. Therefore, it is always positive or zero. In cases where the particle reverses its direction, the velocity is negative but the speed remains positive.


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What is the negative of possible?

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Is it possible to have a negative variance?

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Is it possible to draw a circle of negative radius?

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