A train running at 120 km/hr crosses a pole in 9 seconds. What is the length of the train?

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  1. 240 m
  2. 300 m
  3. 360 m
  4. 600 m

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Option 2 : 300 m
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Given:

Train running at 120 km/hr and crosses a pole in 9 seconds

Formula Used:

speed of train = distance/time

Distance = length of train 

Speed of the train is given in km/h while time is given in seconds so first we need to convert speed into m/s because length has been asked in m 

To convert speed km/h into m/s multiply given speed with 5/18 and

to convert speed m/s to km/h multiply given speed with 18/5

Calculation:

⇒ Speed in m/s = 120 km/hr × (5/18) = (100/3) m/s

⇒ Distance = (100/3) × 9 = 300 m

∴ Length of train = 300 m

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