Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 36 km/hr
Explanation:
Let the speed of each train be x m/s. Since the trains are moving in opposite directions, their relative speed is 2x.
Total length to be crossed = length of train 1 + length of train 2 = 120 + 120 = 240 meters.
Using the formula:
Distance = Speed × Time
240 = 2x × 12
=> x = 10 m/s
Convert the speed to km/hr:
1 m/s = 18/5 km/hr
=> 10 m/s = 10 × (18/5) = 36 km/hr
Hence, the speed of each train is 36 km/hr.
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