Definitions, Terms, Units and Parameters

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Jerk

: a vector quantity that specifies time rate of change of acceleration - units m/s³

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Joule : J : kg·m²·s^-2

: the derived SI derived unit of work or energy.

Equal to the work done by a force of 1 newton acting through a distance of one metre.

1 J = 1 N·m = 1 kg·m²·s^-2 = 1 W·s = 10⁷ ergs

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joule per cubic metre : J/m³

: energy density.

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joule per kilogram : J/kg

: specific energy.

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