kinetic
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That is, kinetic energy destroys the incoming warhead.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
The finding provides strong evidence that a kinetic impactor could be used as a planetary defense method to redirect a potentially hazardous near-Earth object.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026
"The longer the activity gap persists, the more concerned I will be about broader implications, but I have not seen any indications that the PRC is preparing for any major kinetic action," Lewis told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
Per Mr. Ritchie, what one does get here is abundant action, adventure and the kind of kinetic musical score that implies things are happening when they’re not.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
I’m that coin on its way down, screaming in the neck of the funnel, with nothing but my own kinetic energy and centrifugal force keeping me from dropping into darkness.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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