kinematics
/ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/
noun
- The branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.
- In physics class, we studied kinematics to understand how a ball moves when thrown.
- The kinematics of a roller coaster determine how fast and in what path it travels.
- Kinematics helps engineers design the moving parts of machines.