KINETICS

dynamics, kinetics

(noun) the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

kinetics (uncountable)

(physics) The branch of mechanics concerned with motion of objects, as well as the reason i.e. the forces acting on such bodies. This, along with kinematics constitute dynamics, which is concerned purely with the effects of forces on moving bodies.

(chemistry) The branch of chemistry that is concerned with the rates of chemical reactions.

Source: Wiktionary

Ki*net"ics, n. (Physics)

Definition: See Dynamics.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition