Cinética (en. Kinetics)
/siˈnetika/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Science that analyzes motion and the forces that cause it.
Kinetics is fundamental to understanding the dynamics of moving bodies.
La cinética es fundamental para comprender la dinámica de los cuerpos en movimiento.
Branch of physics that studies the relationships between force and motion.
The principles of kinetics are applied in automotive engineering.
Los principios de la cinética se aplican en la ingeniería automotriz.
Study of reaction velocities in chemistry.
Chemical kinetics analyzes how and at what speed reactions occur.
La cinética química analiza cómo y a qué velocidad ocurren las reacciones.
Etymology
From the Greek 'kínēsis', which means movement.
Common Phrases and Expressions
particle kinetics
Study of the motion of small particles under various conditions.
cinética de partículas
kinetic theory
Theoretical framework explaining the behavior of systems in terms of their momentum.
teoría cinética
chemical kinetics
Discipline that studies reaction rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions.
cinética química
Related Words
dynamics
Part of physics that studies the forces acting on moving bodies.
dinámica
mechanics
Part of physics that studies the motion of bodies and the forces exerted on them.
mecánica
motion
Change of position of an object relative to a reference point.
movimiento
Slang Meanings
Fast and constant movement.
That race had an impressive kinetics.
Esa carrera tenía una cinética impresionante.
Energetic stimulation of activities.
The event had a kinetics that kept everyone active.
El evento tuvo una cinética que mantuvo a todos activos.