kinetic energy

Noun

Meaning

the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its motion

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Synonyms

force movement motion impact velocity momentum propulsion locomotion dynamism motivity prime mover driving force kinesis motive power K.E.
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Antonyms

inactivity lethargy weakness powerlessness potential energy energy held by an object
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Hypernyms

mechanical energy

Examples

Absorbing sound waves, vibrations, and kinetic energy makes this metal stronger. Source: Internet

Accordingly, as energy is removed from molecules, both their kinetic temperature (the temperature derived from the kinetic energy of translational motion) and their internal temperature simultaneously diminish in equal proportions. Source: Internet

About 60% of input energy became useful kinetic energy. Source: Internet

Accordingly, particles with one unit of mass moving at one unit of velocity have precisely the same kinetic energy, and precisely the same temperature, as those with four times the mass but half the velocity. Source: Internet

Action origami includes origami that flies, requires inflation to complete, or, when complete, uses the kinetic energy of a person's hands, applied at a certain region on the model, to move another flap or limb. Source: Internet

Aerobraking converts the spacecraft's kinetic energy into heat, so it requires a heatshield to prevent the craft from burning up. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

kinetic barrier kinetic creation kinetic energies kinetic force kinetic initiation kinetic missile