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Train A and train B are running on parallel tracks in opposite directions with speeds of 36km/hour and 72km/hour, respectively. A person is walking in train A in the direction opposite to its motion with a speed of 1.8km/hour. Speed (in ms-1) of this person as observed from train B will be close to:


A

29.5ms-1

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30.5ms-1

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C

31.5ms-1

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D

28.5ms-1

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Solution

The correct option is A

29.5ms-1


Step 1: Given Data

Train A and train B are in opposite directions.

Velocity of train A,vA=36km/hr

Velocity of train B,vB=-72km/hr

A person is walking on train A in the direction opposite to its motion.

The velocity of the person vPA=-1.8km/hr

Let the velocity of the person observing from train B be vPB.

Step 2: Diagram

Step 3: Calculate the required velocity

Therefore,

The velocity of the person vP= velocity of the person with respect to A,vPA+ velocity of A,vA

Similarly,

The velocity of the person with respect to B,vPB = The velocity of the person vP- velocity of B,vB

vPB=vPA+vA-vB=-1.8+36--72=106.2km/hr

Step 4: Convert Velocity into ms-1

Now,

1km/hr=518m/s106.2km/hr=518×106.2=29.5m/s

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).


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