Is it jut me or is there an error in this example?

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Start date Nov 20, 2011
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The discussion centers on identifying potential typos in a given example. Participants agree that the value of 12 m/s is likely a typo, while the value of 50 may also be incorrect. There is a consensus that the repeated mention of 410 N could also indicate a typographical error. The conversation highlights the importance of accuracy in numerical values within examples. Overall, the participants conclude that the initial assumption of a typo is valid.

Nov 20, 2011

GingerKhan

Where did the 50 for the v value come from?

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Nov 20, 2011

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It must be a typo.

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Nov 20, 2011

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More likely the 12 m/s was a typo, since 50 as a typo also means that the 410 N (stated twice) were also typos.

Nov 20, 2011

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D H said:

More likely the 12 m/s was a typo, since 50 as a typo also means that the 410 N (stated twice) were also typos.

You are right, 12 was the typo

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