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Jerk

The jerk ${\bf j}$ is defined as the time Derivative of the Vector Acceleration ${\bf a}$,

\begin{displaymath}
{\bf j}\equiv {d{\bf a}\over dt}.
\end{displaymath}

See also Acceleration, Velocity




© 1996-9 Eric W. Weisstein
1999-05-25