Derivative Practice Answers
The answers to the previous slide. Note that I went to town on number 3 and took all the way to the 6th derivative of position. The 3rd derivative, the jerk, has physical meaning because quick changes in acceleration can cause things to break or injuries. The 4th, snap (sometimes called jounce) is rarely used but according to the source below was specified for the Hubble telescope. I like the suggestion of these people on usenet for the 4th and 5th and 6th derivatives (snap crackle and pop) but they're pretty much a joke.
Derivative Practice Answers
The answers to the previous slide. Note that I went to town on number 3 and took all the way to the 6th derivative of position. The 3rd derivative, the jerk, has physical meaning because quick changes in acceleration can cause things to break or injuries. The 4th, snap (sometimes called jounce) is rarely used but according to the source below was specified for the Hubble telescope. I like the suggestion of these people on usenet for the 4th and 5th and 6th derivatives (snap crackle and pop) but they're pretty much a joke.