Many times in physics a typo can be embarrassing and costly. Consider the following typo sent to a press release by a clock designer that ended up costing them their job. "We have been successful in designing a balance clock with a anharmonic oscillator that gives high accuracy and low spring stress for increased clock life." Please explain why the designed lost their job.

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The Answer of Many times in physics a typo can be embarrassing and costly. Consider the following typo sent to a press release by a clock designer that ended up costing them their job. "We have been successful in designing a balance clock with a anharmonic oscillator that gives high accuracy and low spring stress for increased clock life." Please explain why the designed lost their job.

Many Times in Physics a Typo Can Be Embarrassing and Costly