What is the dimension of the term S_n used in 4th equation of motion (distance or velocity)? Is the equation dimensionally correct? Prove its dimensional correctness.
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What is the dimension of the term $S_n$ used in $4^{\text {th }}$ equation of motion (distance or velocity)? Is the equation dimensionally correct? Prove its dimensional correctness.

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The fourth equation of motion is

$S_n=u+\frac{a}{2}(2 n-1)$

Here $S_n$ is the distance travelled in $n^{\text {th }}$ second which is basically the difference of distances travelled in $n^{\text {th }}$ second and $(n-1)^{\text {th }}$ second. Dimension of $S_n$ is $[\mathrm{L}]$ as it is the measure of distance.

This equation seems to be dimensionally incorrect but it is correct. This equation is derived for a time difference of $1 \mathrm{~s}$. It is basically

$s_n=u(1 s)+\frac{a}{2}\left(2 n(1 s)-(1 s)^2\right)$

So, It is dimensionally consistent.

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