kinetic energy
"Kinetic energy" is a fundamental concept in physics describing the energy an object has due to its motion.
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Definition
C1Physics
(technical, academic)Energy an object has because it is moving, proportional to its mass and the square of its velocity.
Example
- A rolling ball has kinetic energy due to its motion.
- The kinetic energy of a car increases as it speeds up.
B2General
(informal)Fast-paced and energetic activity.
Example
- The kinetic energy of the dance performance was exhilarating.
- Children playing in the park exhibit a lot of kinetic energy.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kinetic energy":
thermal energyvibrational energyelectric energyfree energynuclear energy