# How to interpret $t^2$? [closed]

I can't think of the meaning of squaring the Time (multiplying it by itself). It makes sense in Mathematics. But how can you figure it out in nature (or physics). As an example, the formula $$s=ut+(1/2)at^2.$$

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• Can you give a specific equation or example as a reference? – NeutronStar May 27 '14 at 18:47
• @Joshua, maybe he means $x(t)=(1/2)at^2$ for example for an accelerating object ? – Nick May 27 '14 at 18:51
• @Nick, that is what I was thinking he meant but I am hoping for the OP to clarify in case they are thinking of something else. I can't think of anything else off the top of my head quickly though... – NeutronStar May 27 '14 at 19:00
• Is the question "What is a square-second?", an analog to when we have length squared and get a square meter? I don't think the question is why does it appear (since he says it makes sense in math) but more what is a square-second physically (if anything at all)... But I'm voting to close as unclear until it's clarified since we have different possible interpretations. – tpg2114 May 27 '14 at 19:13
• Possibly related: physics.stackexchange.com/q/48391/17609 – Keep these mind May 27 '14 at 19:43