A train 130 meters long passing a platform 170 meters long takes 15 seconds. Find the speed of the train in km/h. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A train 130 meters long passing a platform 170 meters long takes 15 seconds. Find the speed of the train in km/h.

A. 72 km/h

B. 64 km/h

C. 80 km/h

D. 84 km/h

Answer: Option A

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Total distance = 130 + 170 = 300 meters. Speed = 300 / 15 = 20 m/s. In km/h = 20 * (18/5) = 72 km/h.

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A locomotive express train passes a milestone column track point in 10 seconds flat. If the speed index of the train records at 54 km/h, find the length of the train layout.

A. 165 meters

B. 135 meters

C. 150 meters

D. 180 meters

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Speed of train = 54 * (5/18) = 15 m/s. Length of train layout = Speed * Time = 15 * 10 = 150 meters.

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A train 300 meters long crosses a platform of length 600 meters in 45 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/h?

A. 90 km/h

B. 60 km/h

C. 72 km/h

D. 80 km/h

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Total distance = 300 + 600 = 900 meters. Speed = 900 / 45 = 20 m/s. In km/h = 20 * (18/5) = 72 km/h.

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A cyclist covers 400 meters in 1 minute 20 seconds. What is his speed in km/h?

A. 15 km/h

B. 18 km/h

C. 20 km/h

D. 24 km/h

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Time = 1 minute 20 seconds = 80 seconds. Speed = 400 / 80 = 5 m/s. In km/h = 5 * (18/5) = 18 km/h.

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