Question

Establish the relation S=1÷2at2 using the graphical method

Answer 1

In this diagram, the distance travelled (S) = Area of figure OABC = Area of rectangle OADC + Area of triangle ABD.

Now, the area of the rectangle OADC = OA × OC = ut

And, Area of triangle ABD = (1/2) × Area of rectangle AEBD = (1/2) at2 (Since, AD = t and BD = at)

Thus, the total distance covered will be:

S = ut + (1/2) at2