Two trains 140 meters and 160 meters long are running at the speeds of 60 km/h and 40 km/h respectively in opposite directions on parallel tracks. What is the time taken by them to cross each other completely? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two trains 140 meters and 160 meters long are running at the speeds of 60 km/h and 40 km/h respectively in opposite directions on parallel tracks. What is the time taken by them to cross each other completely?
A. 12 seconds
B. 10.8 seconds
C. 9 seconds
D. 10 seconds
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total distance to be covered = 140 + 160 = 300 meters. Relative speed = 60 + 40 = 100 km/h = 100 * (5/18) = 250/9 m/s. Time = Distance / Speed = 300 / (250/9) = 300 * 9 / 250 = 10.8 seconds.

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