A jogger running at 9 kmph alongside a railway track in 240 metres ahead of the engine of a 120 metres long train running at 45 kmph in the same direction. In how much time will the train pass the jogger?
Explanation
Speed of train relative to jogger = (45 - 9) km/hr = 36 km/hr.
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36 x | 5 | ![]() |
18 |
= 10 m/sec.
Distance to be covered = (240 + 120) m = 360 m.
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360 | ![]() |
= 36 sec. |
10 |