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lynndotpy
on July 28, 2022
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Ask HN: Higher order derivatives in everyday life?
Roller coaster curves are so you experienced a gentle change in acceleration, i.e. the fourh derivative of position.
We also see this for car brakes (and is responsible for the "elevator feeling".)
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We also see this for car brakes (and is responsible for the "elevator feeling".)