Derive the equation for distance traveled in nth second by:

CBSE Class 11
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Derive the equation for distance traveled in nth second by: (Sn= u + a/2(2n-1)
1)Graphical method
2)Integration method

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  1. Graphical Method:
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    The distance travelled is the area of the shaded portion.
    = area of CDFG + area of BCDE
    = area of CDFG + area of ADE - Area of ACB
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  2. Integration method:
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