Two trains 120 meters and 180 meters long are running in opposite directions at speeds of 42 km/h and 48 km/h respectively. In what time will they cross each other? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two trains 120 meters and 180 meters long are running in opposite directions at speeds of 42 km/h and 48 km/h respectively. In what time will they cross each other?
A. 10 seconds
B. 12 seconds
C. 16 seconds
D. 14 seconds
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total distance = 120 + 180 = 300 meters. Relative speed in opposite directions = 42 + 48 = 90 km/h = 25 m/s. Time taken = 300 / 25 = 12 seconds.

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Question #1
Two trains of equal lengths take 10 seconds and 15 seconds respectively to cross a telegraph post. If the length of each train is 120 meters, in what time will they cross each other traveling in opposite directions?
A. 14 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 12 seconds

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Speed of first train = 120 / 10 = 12 m/s. Speed of second train = 120 / 15 = 8 m/s. Total distance to cross each other = 120 + 120 = 240 meters. Relative speed in opposite directions = 12 + 8 = 20 m/s. Time = 240 / 20 = 12 seconds.

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Question #2
A person covers 20 km at 5 km/h and another 40 km at 10 km/h. Find his average speed for the entire journey.
A. 7.5 km/h
B. 8 km/h
C. 6.66 km/h
D. 8.5 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Total distance = 20 + 40 = 60 km. Total time = 20/5 + 40/10 = 4 + 4 = 8 hours. Average speed = 60 / 8 = 7.5 km/h.

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Question #3
A courier driver logs 3 hours at 50 km/h and the next 2 hours at 60 km/h. Find the combined average speed.
A. 52 km/h
B. 54 km/h
C. 56 km/h
D. 55 km/h

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Distance 1 = 50 * 3 = 150 km. Distance 2 = 60 * 2 = 120 km. Total distance = 270 km. Total time = 5 hours. Average speed = 270 / 5 = 54 km/h.

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