kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion

Examples of kinetic energy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The performance was abuzz with kinetic energy, thanks in no small part to her stellar accompaniment, complete with brazen brass horns and live-wire backup singers. Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 18 May 2024 There are still goosebumps that were magnified by the kinetic energy traversing the stadium. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for kinetic energy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kinetic energy was in 1870

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“Kinetic energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinetic%20energy. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

kinetic energy

noun
: energy associated with motion

Medical Definition

kinetic energy

noun
: energy associated with motion

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