Under which condition does the \(n\)th term of an arithmetic progression remain independent of the value of \(n\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(d=0\)
For an AP, \(a_n=a+(n-1)d\). If \(d=0\), then \(a_n=a\), so every term is constant. Setting only \(a=0\) does not make terms constant. Exam tip: the coefficient of \(n\) is \(d\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(d=0\)
Why is this the correct answer?
For an AP, \(a_n=a+(n-1)d\). If \(d=0\), then \(a_n=a\), so every term is constant. Setting only \(a=0\) does not make terms constant. Exam tip: the coefficient of \(n\) is \(d\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Arithmetic Progressions (AP). Topic: Finding the $n$th term of an AP.