A high-speed train travels at 162 km/h. How many meters does it cover in exactly 8 seconds? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A high-speed train travels at 162 km/h. How many meters does it cover in exactly 8 seconds?
A. 400 meters
B. 320 meters
C. 360 meters
D. 380 meters
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Speed in m/s = 162 * (5/18) = 9 * 5 = 45 m/s. Distance covered in 8 seconds = 45 * 8 = 360 meters.

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Excluding stoppages, the speed of an intercity bus is 54 km/h and including stoppages it is 45 km/h. How many minutes does the bus stop per hour?
A. 10 minutes
B. 12 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 8 minutes

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Stoppage time per hour = (54 - 45) / 54 = 9 / 54 = 1/6 hour. In minutes = (1/6) * 60 = 10 minutes.

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A train passes a standing passenger in 8 seconds and crosses a 180-meter long platform in 17 seconds. Find the speed of the train.
A. 18 m/s
B. 20 m/s
C. 22 m/s
D. 24 m/s

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Time taken to pass the platform alone = 17 - 8 = 9 seconds. Speed of train = 180 / 9 = 20 m/s.

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A car covers four successive 3 km stretches at speeds of 10 km/h, 20 km/h, 30 km/h and 60 km/h respectively. Its average speed for this distance is:
A. 25 km/h
B. 30 km/h
C. 24 km/h
D. 20 km/h

Correct Answer: Option D


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