Question

Define the fundamental difference between kinematics and dynamics. .

Answer 1

In kynematics you describe the motion of particles using vectors and their change in time. You define a position vector r for a particle, and then define velocity v and acceleration a as

`v=(dr)/(dt) \\`

`a=(dv)/(dt)`

In dynamics Newton's laws predict the acceleration for a given force. Knowing the acceleration, and the kynematical relations defines above, you can solve for the position as a function of time: r(t)