Kinematics allows us to use mathematical formulas to show the motion, velocity, or acceleration of an object. A ceiling fan stays in the same place, the fan itself cant move, but when it is powered the blades spin to produce air to cool the room down. If the fan is turned on the velocity of the revolutions can be found using formulas. Because the fan turns in circular motion the distance measured would be the circumference of the fan. The fan is more complicated than measuring something moving in a straight line, but there are still ways that kinematics can apply.