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Problems on Trains question 10
Two trains of equal length run in opposite directions at 36 km/h and 54 km/h and cross each other in 12 seconds. What is the length of each train?
- 120 m
- 300 m
- 150 m
- 60 m
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 150 m
Explanation: Relative speed = 90 km/h = 25 m/s. In 12 s they cover 2L = 300 m, so each train is 150 m long.
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