A high-speed train travels at 162 km/h. How many meters does it cover in exactly 8 seconds? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A high-speed train travels at 162 km/h. How many meters does it cover in exactly 8 seconds?

A. 360 meters

B. 320 meters

C. 400 meters

D. 380 meters

Answer: Option A

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Speed in m/s = 162 * (5/18) = 9 * 5 = 45 m/s. Distance covered in 8 seconds = 45 * 8 = 360 meters.

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A train 120 meters long passes a track worker walking at 6 km/h in the same direction in 12 seconds. What is the actual speed of the train?

A. 45 km/h

B. 38 km/h

C. 48 km/h

D. 42 km/h

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Relative speed = 120 / 12 = 10 m/s = 10 * (18/5) = 36 km/h. Since they move in the same direction, Relative Speed = Speed of train - Speed of worker => 36 = Speed of train - 6 => Speed of train = 42 km/h.

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A train passes a standing passenger in 8 seconds and crosses a 180-meter long platform in 17 seconds. Find the speed of the train.

A. 18 m/s

B. 20 m/s

C. 24 m/s

D. 22 m/s

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Time taken to pass the platform alone = 17 - 8 = 9 seconds. Speed of train = 180 / 9 = 20 m/s.

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A boat can row 16 km/h in still water and the speed of the current is 4 km/h. Find the time taken to row 60 km downstream.

A. 3.0 hours

B. 3.5 hours

C. 4.0 hours

D. 2.5 hours

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Downstream speed = 16 + 4 = 20 km/h. Time taken = 60 / 20 = 3 hours.

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