The discussion revolves around calculating the time it takes for a 110-meter-long train to cross a 165-meter railway platform. The train's speed is determined by the formula: speed = distance/time, resulting in a speed of 36.67 m/s (110 m in 3 seconds). Using this speed, the time to cross the platform is calculated as 7.5 seconds, which is confirmed as the correct answer despite a conflicting note suggesting 8 seconds.
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alijan kk said:Homework Statement
If a train 110 m long passes a telegraph pole in 3 seconds, then the time taken by it to cross a railway platform 165 m long is :
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
110 meters/3 seconds = speed of train
using this ratio
((110 m)/(3 seconds)) * (110m+165m)=7.5 seconds
the ans in my notes is 8 second , is it a possible answer?