Meaning of Wx and Jx symbols in mechanics

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I have those 2 formula WX=..cm^3 and Jx=...cm^4. Please check the picture attached here. What does Wx and Jx mean?
Hello .I need help about hr meaning of Wx & Jx? What does these symbol mean?
 
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Window mechanical or thermal design?
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Jx is probably 2nd moment of area (aka moment of inertia) about x-axis , seeing as its units are cm4.
and Wx is probably section modulus about x axis