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Time, Speed & Distance · Question 39 of 71

Question 39

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A goods train 210 m long passes a signal pole in 14 seconds. What is its speed in km/h?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. To pass a pole the train covers its own length, 210 m.

  2. Speed =21014=15= \frac{210}{14} = 15 m/s.

  3. 15×185=5415 \times \frac{18}{5} = 54 km/h.

Worth noting

15 is the speed in m/s. The question asks for km/h.

Concept
Train passing a pole covers its own length
Typical time
35 s
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