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

Question : 1

Two trains start from a certain place on two parallel tracks in the same direction. The speed of the trains are 45 km/hr and 40 km/ hr respectively. The distance between the two trains after 45 minutes will be

a) 2 km 750 m

b) 3 km 750 m

c) 3 km 250 m

d) 2 km 500 m

Question : 2

A thief steals a car at 1.30 p.m. and drives it off at 40 km/hr. The theft is discovered at 2 p.m. and the owner sets off in another car at 50 km/hr. He will overtake the thief at

a) 4 p.m.

b) 4.30 p.m.

c) 6 p.m.

d) 5 p.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