Speed of a goods train is 72 km/hr. This train crosses a 250 meter platform in 26 seconds. Then find the length of goods train. A. 250 meters B. 260 meters C. 280 meters D. 270 meters Answer Workspace Report Discuss Answer with explanation Answer: Option D Explanation First, convert speed from km/hr to m/sec So, Speed = 72*(5/18) = 20 m/sec Time = 26 seconds Let the length of the train be x meters. We know, Distance = Speed*Time. [you can remember this formula as remembering DUST = D*ST… Distance=Speed*Time] x+250 = 20*26 => x = 270 meters So length of the goods train is 270 meter Workspace
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