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Homework Statement
can acceleration be relevant of third derivative? something like [tex]m\ddot{x}=k\dddot{x}[/tex]
The discussion confirms that acceleration is indeed relevant to the third derivative of position, commonly referred to as "jerk." Jerk is defined as the rate of change of acceleration, and it becomes significant in systems with non-constant acceleration. While Newtonian mechanics does not impose limits on jerk, it is important to note that infinite jerk can be modeled theoretically, particularly when a constant force is applied. However, practical implications of infinite jerk in real-world scenarios remain debatable.
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