Running at a speed of 60 km per hour, a train passed through a 1.5 km long tunnel in two minutes. What is the length of the train?
- A.250 m
- B.500 m
- C.1000 m
- D.1500 m
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 500 m
When a train passes through a tunnel, the total distance covered is the sum of the length of the tunnel and the length of the train. The speed of the train is given in km/hr, and the time is given in minutes, so unit conversion is necessary. The speed can be converted to meters per minute. Using the formula distance = speed × time, we can calculate the total distance covered. Subtracting the length of the tunnel from the total distance will give the length of the train.
Source: UPSC gs1 2010