Not really a question, basic physics instructions (book error?)

In summary, the conversation is discussing a math equation shown in a picture. The person is confused about why delta t is being squared and asks for clarification. Another person points out that the equation clearly shows delta t being multiplied by delta t, so there is no mistake.
  • #1
Raizy
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In this pic: http://img268.imageshack.us/i/imgp2719d.jpg/

I couldn't follow what's in the red box. I just hope anyone on here could look through it and tell me if there is some error in there. If not, then I feel stupid.
 
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  • #2
There is no mistake in that picture

[tex] a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}[/tex]
 
  • #3
Why is it squaring delta t all of a sudden? :confused:
 
  • #4
Raizy said:
Why is it squaring delta t all of a sudden? :confused:

You can see from the very first line in that rectangular box that we have [itex] \Delta t (\Delta t) [/itex].
 
  • #5
Ok, got it.
 

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1. What is the error in the book's instructions?

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