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Time, Speed & Distance · Question 41 of 71

Question 41

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A train 150 m long runs at 54 km/h. How long does it take to cross a platform 300 m long?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. Distance to cover = train + platform = 150+300=450150 + 300 = 450 m.

  2. 54 km/h=15h = 15 m/s.

  3. Time =45015=30= \frac{450}{15} = 30 s.

Worth noting

20 s counts only the platform's length. The train has fully crossed only when its last coach leaves the platform.

Concept
Crossing a platform: distance = train length + platform length
Typical time
40 s
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