Two trains 132 metres and 108 metres in length are running towards each other on parallel lines, one at the rate of 32 km. per hour and another at 40 km. per hour. In what time will they be clear of each other from the moment they meet?
OPtion
1) 6 Sec.
2) 8 Sec.
3) 10 Sec.
4) 12 Sec.
5) 14 Sec.
6) 16 Sec.
7) 18 Sec.
8) 20 Sec.
9) 22 Sec.
10)24 Sec.
Solution
Relative speed of the trains = (32+40) km/hr. = 72 kmph
= 72*5/18 = m/sec = 20 m/sec
Time taken by the trains in passing each other
(Sum of length)/(Relative speed)
=240/20 = 12 Sec.