Difference between statics, dynamics, kinematics and kinetics

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arvindsharma
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Dear All,

I am often get confused when four terms STATICS,DYNAMICS,KINEMATICS and KINETICS are used in physics Mechanics.can someone please differentiate between these four terms.i will be thankful.
 
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Statics : speed is zero
Kinematics and kinetics : speed is constant
Dynamics : speed is changing (there is acceleration)