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It’s called jerk and it’s what gives you a whiplash feeling.
by onos 4y ago
It’s called jerk and it’s what gives you a whiplash feeling.
- bloudermilk 4y agoFun fact: the derivatives of position after velocity, acceleration, and jerk are snap (or jounce), crackle, and pop. Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth,_fifth,_and_sixth_derivatives_of_position https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth,_fifth,_and_sixth_der...
- Schroedingersat 4y agoIt's also what makes you fall over on the bus or train. You can handle a surprising amount of lateral acceleration if the jerk is low. 0.5g is pretty much like standing on a steep hill.