A train 120 meters long crosses an electrical signal pole in 6 seconds. Find its speed in km/h. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A train 120 meters long crosses an electrical signal pole in 6 seconds. Find its speed in km/h.
A. 72 km/h
B. 80 km/h
C. 64 km/h
D. 84 km/h
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Speed = 120 / 6 = 20 m/s. Converting to km/h = 20 * (18/5) = 72 km/h.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Time Speed and Distance Questions

Question #1 Report Error
A track sprinter matches a 300-meter straight heat in 30 seconds. Find his moving speed in km/h.
A. 36 km/h
B. 40 km/h
C. 44 km/h
D. 32 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Speed in m/s = 300 / 30 = 10 m/s. In km/h = 10 * (18/5) = 36 km/h.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance
Question #2 Report Error
In a 100-meter race, A can beat B by 15 meters and C by 28 meters. In a race of 85 meters, by how many meters can B beat C?
A. 12 meters
B. 14 meters
C. 15 meters
D. 13 meters

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
When A covers 100m, B covers 85m and C covers 72m. This means in a distance where B covers 85 meters, C covers 72 meters. Therefore, B beats C by 85 - 72 = 13 meters.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance
Question #3 Report Error
A motorboat registers a speed of 14 km/h in still water. If the river current tracks at 2 km/h, find the duration required to complete a 48 km downstream course.
A. 4 hours
B. 3.5 hours
C. 2.5 hours
D. 3 hours

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Downstream speed = 14 + 2 = 16 km/h. Time taken = Distance / Downstream speed = 48 / 16 = 3 hours.

This question belongs to: Maths Time Speed and Distance