A train 100 m long crosses a pole in 5 seconds. Its speed in km/h is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A train 100 m long crosses a pole in 5 seconds. Its speed in km/h is
A. 50 km/h
B. 36 km/h
C. 20 km/h
D. 72 km/h
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Speed = distance/time = 100 m / 5 s = 20 m/s. Convert to km/h: multiply by 18/5 => 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/h. Pole is a point, so train's own length is the distance crossed. Speed in km/h = m/s × (18/5). 20 × 18/5 = 72.

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