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So I know that momentum is the time derivative of force, but what is the time derivative of force? That is, p=mv, f=ma, ?=mj (if j is jerk/jolt). Thanks!
Does it have any practical uses?DaleSpam said:It doesn't have a name. It isn't often useful, so it hasn't been worth naming.
I'm sure you meant to say "force is the time derivative of momentum"!Isaac0427 said:momentum is the time derivative of force
Yes. It was a mistake.DrGreg said:I'm sure you meant to say "force is the time derivative of momentum"!
Not that I am aware of.Isaac0427 said:Does it have any practical uses?
The time derivative of force, also known as the rate of change of force, measures the change in force over time. It is denoted by the symbol F'.
The time derivative of force can be calculated by taking the derivative of the force function with respect to time. This can be represented by the equation F' = dF/dt, where dF is the change in force and dt is the change in time.
The time derivative of force is important because it helps us understand how force changes over time. This is especially useful in fields such as physics and engineering, where it can be used to predict and analyze the motion of objects.
The time derivative of force is directly related to acceleration. In fact, it is equal to mass times acceleration (F' = ma). This means that the time derivative of force can be used to calculate the acceleration of an object.
Yes, the time derivative of force can be negative. This means that the force is decreasing over time. In other words, the object is experiencing a decrease in force and may be slowing down or changing direction.