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Yank (physics)

In physics, yank is the derivative of Force with respect to time or mass multiplied by jerk. Though not universally accepted as an official term for this quantity, the term yank is commonly used among physics enthusiasts.

The units of yank are kilogram metres per second cubed (kg*m/s³)

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