Question
The lengths of two trains are 200 meters and 160 meters.
They are approaching each other at speeds of 11 m/sec and 9 m/sec. What is the time taken for the trains to completely pass one another?Solution
ATQ,
Relative speed = 11 + 9 = 20 m/sec
Time taken = (200 + 160) / 20 = 18 seconds
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