The elastic potential energy of an object may be negative
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The elastic potential energy of an object cannot be negative. Elastic potential energy is associated with objects that can be stretched or compressed, such as a spring. When an object is stretched or compressed, it stores potential energy that can be released when the object returns to its original shape. The formula for elastic potential energy is:
Elastic potential energy = 0.5 * k * x^2
where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement from the equilibrium position. Since both k and x^2 are positive values, the elastic potential energy will always be positive or zero.