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Kinematics
Kinematics (/kɪˈnæmɪks/) is the branch of Physics that describes the motion of points, bodies (objects), and systems of bodies (groups of objects) without considering the forces that cause them to move.
Etymology
The term "Kinematics" comes from the Greek words 'kinesis' meaning movement, and 'metron' meaning measure.
Related Terms
- Dynamics: The study of the forces that cause motion and changes in motion
- Statics: The study of how forces balance each other
- Mechanics: The branch of physics that deals with the motion of and forces on objects
- Vector (mathematics and physics): A quantity that has both magnitude and direction
- Displacement (vector): A vector that specifies the change in position of a point, particle, or object
- Velocity: The rate of change of displacement
- Acceleration: The rate of change of velocity
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kinematics
- Wikipedia's article - Kinematics
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