The length of a train and that of a platform are equal.

The length of a train and that of a platform are equal. If with a speed of 144 k/hr, the train crosses the platform in one minute, then the length of the train (in meters) is?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

1200

Steps/Work

Speed = [144 * 5/18] m/sec = 40 m/sec; Time = 1 min. = 60 sec.
Let the length of the train and that of the platform be x meters.
Then, 2x/60 = 40 è x = 40 * 60 / 2 = 1200
Answer: A

Physics Calculator / Auto Solver

The length of a train and that of a platform are equal. If with a speed of k / hr, the train crosses the platform in one minute, then the length of the train ( in meters ) is?

Calculated Answer

1200

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate ((n0 * 1000) / (60 / 1)) / 2.

n0 =144