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To: dayglored
First derivative is velocity.

Second is acceleration.

Third is jerk.

43 posted on 01/05/2016 8:01:48 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear
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To: who_would_fardels_bear; ctdonath2
> First derivative is velocity. Second is acceleration. Third is jerk.

Well done! I did have it explained to my forgetful self upthread a bit... this is SO embarrassing, as I know I learned and used the term in my college courses (physics major), but all it does now is ring a faint bell. And to think that I used to revel in mechanics... well, it WAS the early 70's -- I suppose there's a reason I don't remember it better.

Well, thank you for both your patient explanation and your excellent joke! A very Happy New Year to you and ctdonath2.

44 posted on 01/05/2016 8:17:46 PM PST by dayglored ("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.")
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