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A particle is moving in a straight line with initial velocity `u` and uniform acceleration `f`. If the sum of the distances travelled in `t^(th) and (t + 1)^(th)` seconds is `100 cm`, then its velocity after `t` seconds, in `cm//s`, is.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will use the formulas for distance traveled in a given time with uniform acceleration. ### Step 1: Understand the problem We have a particle moving in a straight line with an initial velocity \( u \) and uniform acceleration \( f \). We need to find the velocity of the particle after \( t \) seconds, given that the sum of the distances traveled in the \( t^{th} \) and \( (t + 1)^{th} \) seconds is \( 100 \, \text{cm} \). ### Step 2: Use the formula for distance traveled in the \( t^{th} \) second The distance traveled in the \( t^{th} \) second, \( S_t \), is given by the formula: \[ S_t = u + \frac{f}{2} (2t - 1) \] ### Step 3: Use the formula for distance traveled in the \( (t + 1)^{th} \) second The distance traveled in the \( (t + 1)^{th} \) second, \( S_{t+1} \), is given by: \[ S_{t+1} = u + \frac{f}{2} (2(t + 1) - 1) = u + \frac{f}{2} (2t + 2 - 1) = u + \frac{f}{2} (2t + 1) \] ### Step 4: Set up the equation According to the problem, the sum of the distances traveled in the \( t^{th} \) and \( (t + 1)^{th} \) seconds is \( 100 \, \text{cm} \): \[ S_t + S_{t+1} = 100 \] Substituting the expressions we derived: \[ \left( u + \frac{f}{2} (2t - 1) \right) + \left( u + \frac{f}{2} (2t + 1) \right) = 100 \] ### Step 5: Simplify the equation Combine like terms: \[ 2u + \frac{f}{2} (2t - 1 + 2t + 1) = 100 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2u + \frac{f}{2} (4t) = 100 \] \[ 2u + 2tf = 100 \] ### Step 6: Solve for \( u + tf \) Divide the entire equation by 2: \[ u + tf = 50 \] ### Step 7: Find the velocity after \( t \) seconds The velocity \( v \) after \( t \) seconds can be calculated using the formula: \[ v = u + ft \] From the previous step, we know: \[ u + tf = 50 \] Thus: \[ v = 50 \, \text{cm/s} \] ### Final Answer The velocity of the particle after \( t \) seconds is \( 50 \, \text{cm/s} \). ---

To solve the problem step by step, we will use the formulas for distance traveled in a given time with uniform acceleration. ### Step 1: Understand the problem We have a particle moving in a straight line with an initial velocity \( u \) and uniform acceleration \( f \). We need to find the velocity of the particle after \( t \) seconds, given that the sum of the distances traveled in the \( t^{th} \) and \( (t + 1)^{th} \) seconds is \( 100 \, \text{cm} \). ### Step 2: Use the formula for distance traveled in the \( t^{th} \) second The distance traveled in the \( t^{th} \) second, \( S_t \), is given by the formula: \[ ...
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