dynamic

Also used in reference to friction that counters a constant energy source. Dynamic friction is why we need to continue to supply energy to our cars after they have already reached the desired velocity; As opposed to static friction, where energy is supplied only once per instance to put an object into initial motion.

Dy*nam"ic (?), Dy*nam"ic*al (?), a. [Gr. powerful, fr. power, fr. to be able; cf. L. durus hard, E. dure: cf. F. dynamique.]

1.

Of or pertaining to dynamics; belonging to energy or power; characterized by energy or production of force.

Science, as well as history, has its past to show, -- a past indeed, much larger; but its immensity is dynamic, not divine. J. Martineau.

The vowel is produced by phonetic, not by dynamic, causes. J. Peile.

2.

Relating to physical forces, effects, or laws; as, dynamical geology.

As natural science has become more dynamic, so has history. Prof. Shedd.

Dynamical electricity. See under Electricity.

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