Model 1 Train Vs Train in same direction Section-Wise Topic Notes With Detailed Explanation And Example Questions

Question : 1

Two trains start from stations A and B and travel towards each other at speeds of 50 kmph and 60 kmph respectively. At the time of their meeting, the second train has travelled 120 km more than the first. The distance between A and B is

a) 1440 km

b) 1320 km

c) 990 km

d) 1200 km

Question : 2

Two trains of equal length are running on parallel lines in the same direction at 46 km/hour and 36 km/hour. The faster train passes the slower train in 36 seconds. The length of each train is

a) 80 m

b) 82 m

c) 50 m

d) 72 m

Question : 3

How much time does a train, 50 m long, moving at 68 km/ hour take to pass another train, 75 m long, moving at 50 km/ hour in the same direction ?

a) 10 seconds

b) 20 seconds

c) 25 seconds

d) 5 seconds

Question : 4

The distance between two places A and B is 60 km. Two cars start at the same time from A and B, travelling at the speeds of 35 km/h and 25 km/h, respectively. If the cars run in the same direction, then they will meet after ( in hours)

a) 6.2

b) 6

c) 6.52

d) 6.5

Question : 5

Two trains 180 metres and 120 metres in length are running towards each other on parallel tracks, one at the rate 65 km/ hour and another at 55 km/hour. In how many seconds will they be clear of each other from the moment they meet ?

a) 9

b) 12

c) 15

d) 6

Question : 6

A passenger train running at the speed of 80 kms./hr leaves the railway station 6 hours after a goods train leaves and overtakes it in 4 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?

a) 50 kmph

b) 45 kmph

c) 64 kmph

d) 32 kmph