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Time, Speed & Distance · Question 43 of 71

Question 43

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A train running at 45 km/h passes a telegraph pole in 16 seconds. How long is the train?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. 45 km/h =45×518=12.5= 45 \times \frac{5}{18} = 12.5 m/s.

  2. Length =12.5×16=200= 12.5 \times 16 = 200 m.

Worth noting

720 m multiplies 45 by 16 without converting km/h to m/s.

Concept
Length of a train from its speed and the time to pass a pole
Typical time
35 s
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