A train running at the speed of 60 km/h crosses a pole in 9 seconds. What is the length of the train? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A train running at the speed of 60 km/h crosses a pole in 9 seconds. What is the length of the train?

A. 150 meters

B. 200 meters

C. 120 meters

D. 180 meters

Answer: Option A

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Speed = 60 * (5/18) = 50/3 m/s. Length = Speed * Time = (50/3) * 9 = 150 meters.

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A locomotive express train passes a milestone column track point in 15 seconds flat. If the speed index of the train records at 72 km/h, find the length of the train layout.

A. 320 meters

B. 300 meters

C. 280 meters

D. 350 meters

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Speed of train = 72 * (5/18) = 20 m/s. Length of train layout = Speed * Time = 20 * 15 = 300 meters.

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If a person covers a distance of 120 km in 3 hours, find his speed in meters per second.

A. 11.11 m/s

B. 13.33 m/s

C. 10.5 m/s

D. 12.50 m/s

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Speed = 120 / 3 = 40 km/h. Converting to m/s = 40 * (5/18) = 200 / 18 = 11.11 m/s.

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A locomotive train 140 meters long passes a track milestone pole in 7 seconds flat. What is its speed in km/h?

A. 76 km/h

B. 68 km/h

C. 72 km/h

D. 80 km/h

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Speed of train = 140 / 7 = 20 m/s. In km/h = 20 * (18/5) = 72 km/h.

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