kinematics

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  1. noun The branch of mechanics that studies the motion of a body or a system of bodies without consideration given to its mass or the forces acting on it.

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  • This brings us to kinematics, and hence to dynamics. —  My Philosophical Development
  • The endpoint accuracy of a reaching movement strongly affects kinematics, particularly during the final phases of movement. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
  • This temporal dependency of the firing in relationship to target direction and size mirrored that observed for the kinematics. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
  • New opening kinematics are also utilised in the dual-function hood design, which incorporates an active hood system for improved pedestrian protection in combination with greatly enhanced access to the engine compartment. —  Automotive Headlines
  • Authentic paintings, manuscripts, scientific instruments and one of the only two telescopes in the world known to have been designed and built by Galileo will be on display to help illuminate the illustrious career of the man credited with discovering four of Jupiter's satellite moons, contributing key ideas to the science of kinematics, and refining the prototypical telescope. —  CourierPostOnline.com - News
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  1. From Greek kīnēma, kīnēmat-, motion, from kīnein, to move; see kei-2 in Indo-European roots.

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  1. Pl. of kinematic: see -ics.
 

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/kɪnəˈmætɪks/
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