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A train moving at 49 mph meets and is passed by a train moving at 63 mph. Apassenger in the first train noted that the second train took as seconds to pass him.How long is the second train? |
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Answer» The effective speed between the trains: 49 + 63 = 112 mphAssume the passenger is stationary and the 2nd train is passing himat 112 mph:speed in ft/sec, mult by 4.5 sec: (112*0.44704m/s)*4.5sec=739.5 ft is the length of the train |
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