kinetic energy
US /kɪˌnet.ɪk ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/
UK /kɪˌnet.ɪk ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/
1.
energy that a body possesses by virtue of being in motion
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The car's kinetic energy increased as it sped up.
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A falling object converts potential energy into kinetic energy.