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A goods train runs at the speed of 72 kmph and crosses a 250 m long platform in 26 seconds. What is the length of the goods train?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: 270 m

Explanation:

Given Data

  • Train speed = 72 km/hr
  • Platform length = 250 m
  • Time to cross platform = 26 s

Step 1: Convert speed
72 × (5/18) = 20 m/s


Step 2: Total distance while crossing
Distance = 20 × 26 = 520 mTrain length = 520 − 250 = 270 m


Final Answer
Length of goods train = 270 m.

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