kinetics

English

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) The branch of mechanics concerned with motion of objects, as well as the reason i.e. the forces acting on such bodies. This, along with kinematics constitute dynamics, which is concerned purely with the effects of forces on moving bodies.
  • (chemistry) The branch of chemistry that is concerned with the rates of chemical reactions.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek κινητικός (one who puts in motion, puts in motion, kinetic).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κινητικός

Gloss

one who puts in motion, puts in motion, kinetic

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