kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion

Examples of kinetic energy in a Sentence

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At that speed, the yacht harvests 138 kilowatts of kinetic energy, which is enough to run the hotel load and charge the batteries without turning on the diesel generators. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025 The dance also gives the show jolts of kinetic energy, especially when Compay takes Omara on her first trip to the titular club, with the ensemble shifting between moments of chaos and precision, like a murmuration of birds changing course with the wind. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025 Over time the field would roll down the hill, and its potential energy would be converted to kinetic energy. Marc Kamionkowski, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 Reduce regenerative brake force EVs use regenerative braking to recoup kinetic energy as the vehicle slows to a stop. Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for kinetic energy

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 15 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

kinetic energy

noun
: energy associated with motion

Medical Definition

kinetic energy

noun
: energy associated with motion

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