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This translates to a kinetic energy of about 3.6 billion Joules, somewhat less than the explosive energy of one ton of TNT (4.4 billion Joules).
—David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Maybe some of it actually ends up turning into a kinetic energy on-camera.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
Less interference means less kinetic energy wasted and nearly instantaneous turbo response.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012
Its turret design provides enhanced protection against kinetic energy projectiles (APFSDS rounds) and shaped charges (HEAT rounds) and the Tianma-2 also has an Active Protection System (APS), designed to counter anti-tank weapons.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1870, in the meaning defined above
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“Kinetic energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinetic%20energy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
kinetic energy
noun
: energy associated with motion
Medical Definition
kinetic energy
noun
: energy associated with motion
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