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Hiero
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Hi, I’m just wondering about this:
Are there any theoretical reasons why physical laws take the form of 2nd order (in time) differential equations?
Or is it just observed to be that way?
Are there ANY laws (even in a limited context) which are 3rd (or higher) order in time?
Are there any theoretical reasons why physical laws take the form of 2nd order (in time) differential equations?
Or is it just observed to be that way?
Are there ANY laws (even in a limited context) which are 3rd (or higher) order in time?