A man rows a distance of 12 km downstream in 1.5 hours and returns upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the river current. MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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A container ship routes a distance of 120 nautical miles at a speed of 15 knots (nautical miles per hour). Find the total time of the passage.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Time = Distance / Speed = 120 / 15 = 8 hours.
Time = Distance / Speed = 120 / 15 = 8 hours.
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A passenger coach locomotive 120 meters long passes a clear roadside post marker in 6 seconds flat. Find the time needed to cross an extensions platform 240 meters long.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Speed of coach locomotive = 120 / 6 = 20 m/s. Total distance to clear platform stretch = 120 + 240 = 360 meters. Time required = 360 / 20 = 18 seconds.
Speed of coach locomotive = 120 / 6 = 20 m/s. Total distance to clear platform stretch = 120 + 240 = 360 meters. Time required = 360 / 20 = 18 seconds.
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A train 120 meters long passes an active crossing signal point in 6 seconds flat. Find the time interval needed to clear a station platform 240 meters long.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Speed of train = 120 / 6 = 20 m/s. Total distance to clear platform = 120 + 240 = 360 meters. Time required = 360 / 20 = 18 seconds.
Speed of train = 120 / 6 = 20 m/s. Total distance to clear platform = 120 + 240 = 360 meters. Time required = 360 / 20 = 18 seconds.
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