Problems on Trains Questions

Multiple choice
  1. 111 km/hr

  2. 123 km/hr

  3. 127 km/hr

  4. 129 km/hr

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Relative speed = (L1+L2) / Time = (100+200)m / 120s = 300/120 = 2.5 m/s. 2.5 m/s = 2.5 * 18/5 = 9 km/hr. Since they are in the same direction, V_x - V_y = 9. 120 - V_y = 9, so V_y = 111 km/hr.

Multiple choice
  1. $4:36$ PM
  2. $4:42$ PM
  3. $4:48$ PM
  4. $4:50$ PM
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Train X travels from Meerut to Delhi in 1 hour (speed = D/1). Train Y travels from Delhi to Meerut in 1.5 hours (speed = D/1.5). Relative speed is D + D/1.5 = 2.5D/1.5 = 5D/3. They meet at time t = Distance / Relative Speed = D / (5D/3) = 3/5 hours = 36 minutes after 4 PM.

Multiple choice
  1. $400$
  2. $465$
  3. $600$
  4. $640$
  5. $550$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Let d be the total distance and v be the speed. The original time is d/v. The accident happens at distance v (1 hour). Delay is 0.5 hours. Remaining distance (d-v) is covered at 3/4v. Total time = 1 + 0.5 + (d-v)/(0.75v) = d/v + 3.5. This simplifies to (d-v)/(0.75v) - (d-v)/v = 3. Solving for d-v gives 9v. Using the second condition (accident at v+90), we find the distance.

Multiple choice
  1. $108\ seconds$
  2. $2\ minutes$
  3. $1\dfrac {1}{2} minutes$
  4. $5\ minutes$
  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Let speed be v km/hr. v km/hr = v * (1000/3600) m/sec = v * (5/18) m/sec. Time per rail = 30 / (v * 5/18) = 30 * 18 / 5v = 108/v seconds. If the number of clicks is N, then time = N * (108/v). The question implies N = v, so time = v * (108/v) = 108 seconds.

Multiple choice
  1. 550 m

  2. 450 m

  3. 500 m

  4. 600 m

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Relative speed = 60 + 48 = 108 km/hr = 30 m/s. Let train lengths be L and L/2. Total distance = 1.5L. 1.5L = 30 * 15 = 450, so L = 300. Train 1 speed = 60 km/hr = 50/3 m/s. Passing bridge: (300 + Bridge) = (50/3) * 51 = 850. Bridge = 550 m.

Multiple choice
  1. $30 km/hr$
  2. $32 km/hr$
  3. $32\frac{8}{11} \, km/hr$
  4. $35\frac{8}{11} \, km/hr$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Relative speed = Distance / Time = 300 m / 33 s = 100/11 m/s. Convert to km/hr: (100/11) * (18/5) = 360/11 = 32.7272... km/hr. Since the man is moving in the same direction, Train Speed - Man Speed = 32.7272. Train Speed = 32.7272 + 3 = 35.7272 km/hr, which is 35 and 8/11 km/hr.