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kinetics

Kinetics (noun) means 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.

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1
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.
2
The branch of chemistry that is concerned with the rates of chemical reactions.
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek κινητικός (kinētikós, “kinetic”).

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What is the meaning of kinetics?

"kinetics" (noun) means 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.

What are the different meanings of kinetics?

"kinetics" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. The branch of chemistry that is concerned with the rates of chemical reactions.

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