Displacement in nth Second (sₙ = u + a(n − ½))
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sₙ = u + a(n − ½)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| a | Constant acceleration (m/s²) |
| n | Second index (1,2,3,...) |
| u | Initial velocity at t=0 (m/s) |
| s_n | Displacement during nth second (m) |
When to use this
Constant acceleration; nth second means from t=n−1 to t=n.