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Q · Time, Speed and DistanceMedium · 45s
2 Trains of length 100m and 80m run on parallel lines. The faster train passed the slower train in 18 seconds, when running the same direction, but passed each other in 9 se(c) when running in the opposite directions. Find the speeds of both the trains.
TopicTime, Speed and Distance
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A - 15 m/s, 5 m/s