Question:A train passes over a bridge of length 200 m in 40 seconds.If the speed of the train is 81 km per hour, its length is :
A 900 m
B 1800 m
C 700 m
D 600 m
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+ Answer
C
+ ExplanationSpeed of the train
`= (81 xx 5/18)` m∕sec.
`= 45/2` m∕sec
Let the length of the train be x metres.
`(x + 200)/40`
`= 45/2 => 2x + 400`
`= 1800 => x = 700 m.`