A train traveling at 60 km/h crosses a static tunnel in 18 seconds. If the length of the train is 120 meters, find the length of the tunnel. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A train traveling at 60 km/h crosses a static tunnel in 18 seconds. If the length of the train is 120 meters, find the length of the tunnel.
A. 180 meters
B. 220 meters
C. 200 meters
D. 160 meters
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Speed of train = 60 * (5/18) = 50/3 m/s. Total distance covered in 18 seconds = (50/3) * 18 = 300 meters. Length of tunnel = 300 - 120 = 180 meters.

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Question #1
A train passes a static milepost in exactly 7 seconds. If the speed of the train is 72 km/h, find the absolute length of the train.
A. 180 meters
B. 120 meters
C. 160 meters
D. 140 meters

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Speed of train = 72 * (5/18) = 20 m/s. Length of train = Speed * Time = 20 * 7 = 140 meters.

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Question #2
A train 125 meters long passes a man running at 5 km/h in the same direction in 10 seconds. Find the speed of the train.
A. 54 km/h
B. 50 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 45 km/h

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Relative speed = 125 / 10 = 12.5 m/s = 12.5 * (18/5) = 45 km/h. Since they are in the same direction: Relative Speed = Speed of train - Speed of man => 45 = Speed of train - 5 => Speed of train = 50 km/h.

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Question #3
Two marathoners run a long stretch. The winner finishes in 50 minutes while the second runner takes 55 minutes. By what percentage is the winner's speed higher than the runner-up's speed?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 12%
D. 8%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Since distance is constant, speed is inversely proportional to time. Ratio of times Winner:Runner-up = 50:55 = 10:11. Ratio of speeds Winner:Runner-up = 11:10. Speed excess percentage = ((11 - 10) / 10) * 100 = 10%.

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