Traffic police have put a speed limit on heavy vehicles like trucks. A truck's speed must not exceed 36 km/hr. Rahul was driving his truck at 20 m/s. It can be concluded that Rahul was over speeding. State true or false.

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Speed limit = 36 km/hr
36 km/hr $= / 36 \times \frac{5}{/ 18} = 10 m / s$
Rahul's speed 20 m/s > 10 m/s
Hence, Rahul was over speeding. It is true.

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Traffic police have put a speed limit on heavy vehicles like trucks. A truck's speed must not exceed 36 km/hr. Rahul was driving his truck at 20 m/s. It can be concluded that Rahul was over speeding. State true or false.

Speed limit = 36 km/hr 36 km/hr =/36×5/18=10 m/s Rahul's speed 20 m/s > 10 m/s Hence, Rahul was over speeding. It is true.

Speed limit = 36 km/hr
36 km/hr $= / 36 \times \frac{5}{/ 18} = 10 m / s$
Rahul's speed 20 m/s > 10 m/s
Hence, Rahul was over speeding. It is true.