A particle covers 4 m, 7 m, 10 m, 13 m, ... in successive one-second intervals. Find the total distance covered in the first 10 seconds, in metres.
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A particle covers 4 m, 7 m, 10 m, 13 m, ... in successive one-second intervals. Find the total distance covered in the first 10 seconds, in metres.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

AP with a=4,d=3,n=10. S₁₀=10/2[8+9×3]=5×35=175 m.