A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 9 seconds. What is the length of the train?

Given Data

• Speed of the train = 60 km/hr
• Time to cross a pole = 9 s
• Required: length of the train

Step 1: Convert speed to m/s
60 km/hr = 60 × (5/18) = 16.6667 m/s

Step 2: Use distance = speed × time
Length = 16.6667 × 9 = 150 m

Checks & Common Pitfalls

• Crossing a pole means the distance equals the train length only.
• Always convert km/hr to m/s (× 5/18) before multiplying by seconds.

Final Answer
The train's length is 150 m.