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Train A takes 22 sec to cross a pole. The length of the train is 462 m and it crosses a platform in 45 sec. The length of the platform is ________ m.

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Train A takes 22 sec to cross a pole. The length of the train is 462 m and it crosses a platform in 45 sec. The length of the platform is ________ m.


1). 493
2). 483
3). 468
4). 682


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Speed = Distance/Time

⇒ Speed of train A = 462/22 = 21 m/s

For the time taken to cross the platform,

⇒ Distance covered = x + 462

Here, x = length of platform,

⇒ 21 = (x + 462)/45

⇒ x = 945 – 462 = 483 m

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