Is it possible for the kinetic energy of an object not to increase when work is done on it? If so,when?

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(N/A) Yes,it is possible. When a block moves at a constant speed on a rough surface,work is done against the frictional force,but the speed remains constant. Therefore,the kinetic energy does not change.

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