Another possible typo in "Cálculo", by Robert A. Adams

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a potential typo in the Spanish 6th edition of "Cálculo," specifically regarding the direction of a car in an example involving an airplane and a car. Participants are examining the implications of the diagram provided and its interpretation, which appears to be in 3D.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the car should be described as traveling to the Southeast instead of the Southwest based on the provided diagram.
  • Another participant points out that the diagram is 3D, which may affect the interpretation of the directions.
  • There is a humorous remark about the complexity of the diagram, likening it to the work of M.C. Escher.
  • One participant expresses frustration over the clarity of the diagram, suggesting that it could be misleading.
  • A participant clarifies the phrase "thou shalt," noting its biblical origins and its use in common expressions, while also acknowledging the potential for typos in authoritative texts.
  • Another participant references Shakespeare to illustrate the use of "thou" in literature, contributing to the discussion about language and expression.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the correct interpretation of the car's direction, and there are multiple interpretations of the diagram's clarity and design.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the ambiguity in the diagram's representation and the potential for misinterpretation due to its 3D nature. There is also a recognition of the informal nature of the language used in the discussion.

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I am almost sure, but want to check out. This is the statement of the example at the Spanish 6th edition:
Example 4 At a certain moment an aeroplane flying to the East at 400 km/h passes directly over a car traveling to the Southwest at 100 km/h on a straight road with no slopes (...)

Shouldn't be the car traveling to the Southeast, regarding the provided diagram?

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Yes. Notice that the diagram is 3d.
 
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Did M.C. Escher draw the diagram?? It kept flipping on me...
 
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Well, I didn't realize that it was meant to be 3D in the first place. Though shalt not make (bad) images!
 
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vanhees71 said:
Well, I didn't realize that it was meant to be 3D in the first place. Though shalt not make (bad) images!
Sorry, what means though shalt? I find "thou shalt"; it's a nice and cute expression at Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, meaning "you shall", used when talking to a person. I understand the second sentence as a beautiful and kind disapproval.
 
Obviously, it should be "thou" (even the greatest make typos, as we found out in one of the neighboring threads). "Thou shalt not" is a typical formula with which many of the ten commandments (in King James Bible) begin (the words and grammar are, of course, outdated nowadays, but familiar to most natives due to enduring popularity of this version of the translation of the Bible).
 
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... and from Shakespeare. As in:

This above all: to thine own self be true
And it must follow, as the night the day
Thou canst not then be false to any man
Farewell, my blessing season this in thee!”
 
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