English Explanatory Dictionary

kinetic energy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The energy possessed by an object because of its motion, equal (nonrelativistically) to one half the mass of the body times the square of its speed.
  2. Energetic fast-paced activity.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪˈnɛtɪk ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/ [kʰɪˈnɛɾɪk̥ ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kinetic energy.wav

Word forms

kinetic energy kinetic energies

Related words

potential energy
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