kinetic potential

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noun Physics.

the kinetic energy minus the potential energy in a system obeying the principle of conservation of energy. Symbol: L

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Also called Lagrangian function.

Origin of kinetic potential

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby kinetic potential

kinetic, kinetic art, kinetic energy, kinetic friction, kineticism, kinetic potential, kinetics, kinetic theory, kinetic theory of gases, kinetic theory of heat, kinetic theory of matter

How to use kinetic potential in a sentence

The eating disorder field remains divided over the potential efficacy of such measures.
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But, as the people of Irving are now discovering, all of this poking and prodding is not without potential consequences.
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First, they allow Paul to siphon off attention from whichever potential candidate is making news.
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The brokers then scout out potential “crew members” who can earn substantial discounts for working the journey.
Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Is there any chance the potential 2016 hopeful will stand up to the right and embrace paid sick leave?
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Thus, Virginia is well-endowed geographically and has many potential resources for future progress.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Then as a thin cloud of dust billowed up from the fallen rocks, a vision of its war potential burst upon him.
Restricted Tool|Malcolm B. Morehart
The crowd parted on either side, silenced and awed by the look of potential purpose in the face of this yesterday's hero.
When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete|Gilbert Parker
The laws of gases, it is known, are in accord with the two simple assumptions of the kinetic theory.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
This represents, therefore, the pressure of such a gas, as calculated on the basis of the assumptions of the kinetic theory.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz