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Mathematics — Standard (041) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 5.5 Summary
The $n$th term of an A.P. is $\sqrt{2}\,n + 1$. Its common difference is
  1. A $\sqrt{2}$
  2. B $\sqrt{2}\,n$
  3. C $1$
  4. D $\sqrt{2} + 1$
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Model Answer

Option A: $\sqrt{2}$

$d = a_{n+1} - a_n = [\sqrt{2}(n+1)+1] - [\sqrt{2}n+1] = \sqrt{2}$

Explanation

The common difference is found by subtracting the $n$th term from the $(n+1)$th term. Since $\sqrt{2}\,n$ cancels and $+1$ cancels, only $\sqrt{2}$ remains. Note that $d$ must be a constant (no $n$ in it), which immediately rules out option B.

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