History of Jerk

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Changed: 3c3

The units of jerk are metres per a second cubed (m.s-4). There is no universal agreement on the symbol for jerk, but j is commonly used.

The units of jerk are metres per a second cubed (m.s-3). There is no universal agreement on the symbol for jerk, but j is commonly used.

Changed: 7c7

Higher derivatives of velocity than jerk also exist, but they are rarely necessary, and hence lack agreed upon names, although many suggestions have been made.

Higher derivatives of velocity than jerk also exist, but they are rarely necessary, and hence lack agreed upon names, although many suggestions have been made.