Kinematic: meaning, definitions and examples
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kinematic
[ kɪˈnæmətɪk ]
physics motion
Kinematic refers to the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause this motion. It focuses on the geometric aspects of motion, such as velocity, acceleration, and displacement.
Synonyms
motion-related, positional, spatial.
Examples of usage
- The kinematic equations are used to describe motion in physics.
- We studied the kinematic principles of a projectile's flight.
- Kinematic analysis helps in understanding how objects move over time.
Translations
Translations of the word "kinematic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cinemática
🇮🇳 काइनेमेटिक
🇩🇪 Kinematik
🇮🇩 kinematika
🇺🇦 кінематичний
🇵🇱 kinematyka
🇯🇵 運動学
🇫🇷 cinématique
🇪🇸 cinemática
🇹🇷 kinematik
🇰🇷 운동학
🇸🇦 الحركة
🇨🇿 kinematika
🇸🇰 kinematika
🇨🇳 运动学
🇸🇮 kinematika
🇮🇸 hreyfingafræði
🇰🇿 кинематика
🇬🇪 კინემატიკა
🇦🇿 kinematika
🇲🇽 cinemática
Etymology
The term 'kinematic' is derived from the Greek word 'kinēma,' which means motion. The prefix 'kinem-' comes from 'kinesis', also signifying movement. The use of the term in scientific context began to take shape in the late 19th century as physicists started to distinguish between different types of mechanical phenomena. Kinematics emerged as a separate branch of classical mechanics, distinct from dynamics, which considers the forces and torques that cause motion. This differentiation allowed for a more thorough understanding of motion, laying foundational concepts that would be critical in advanced physics and engineering. Universities and research institutions began to develop kinematic theories, making it a vital aspect of both practical applications and theoretical exploration.