Multiple choice

A, 260 meter long train is running at the speed of 72 km/h. In what time will it cross a man standing on a 256 meter long platform?

  1. 13 sec

  2. 15 sec

  3. 20 sec

  4. 18 sec

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Train speed = 72 × 5/18 = 20 m/s. To cross a person, the train must cover its own length of 260 m. Time = 260/20 = 13 seconds. The platform length is irrelevant as the man is standing on it.

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