When does $a \leq b \implies a^2 \leq b^2 ?$in C* algebra

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It is known that in arbitrary C*-algebra, it is not true $a \leq b \implies a^2 \leq b^2 $

my question:

when does $a \leq b \implies a^2 \leq b^2 ?$

thanks in advance