Question

A train 220 m long is running with a speed of 59 kmph.. In what will it pass a man who is running at 7 kmph in the direction opposite to that in which the train is going?

• A. \(\frac{55}{3}\)
• B. 12
• C. 18
• D. 66

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: The relative speed between the train and the man = 59 + 7 = 66 km/h.

Step 2: Convert the speed to m/s: 

\( 66 \text{ km/h} = 66 \times \frac{1000}{3600} \)

Step 3: Time taken to pass the man:

\[ \text{Time} = \frac{\text{Length of train}}{\text{Relative speed}} = \frac{220}{18.33} \]

Thus, Time = 12 seconds.