A high-speed train clears a structural platform watchpost signal pillar in 6 seconds and passes across the full platform itself, which measures 200 meters long, in 16 seconds. Find the speed index of the train in km/h. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A high-speed train clears a structural platform watchpost signal pillar in 6 seconds and passes across the full platform itself, which measures 200 meters long, in 16 seconds. Find the speed index of the train in km/h.
A. 80 km/h
B. 64 km/h
C. 84 km/h
D. 72 km/h
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Time taken to cross the platform span alone = 16 - 6 = 10 seconds. Speed of train = 200 / 10 = 20 m/s. In km/h index = 20 * (18/5) = 72 km/h.

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