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Kinematics

Definition

Kinematics refers to the branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects without considering the forces causing the motion.

Examples

As a noun (general sense):

• The study of kinematics helps us understand the mathematical representation of motion.
• Kinematics provides a framework to analyze the movement of celestial bodies.

As a noun (physics sense):

• One of the main objectives of kinematics is to determine the position, velocity, and acceleration of an object.
• The students learned about the laws of kinematics during their physics class.

As an adjective:

• The kinematics equations are vital for solving problems related to motion.
• Kinematics analysis can help improve the efficiency of mechanical systems.

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