A train 800 m long is running at a speed of 78 km/hr. If it crosses a tunnel in 1 min, then the length of the tunnel is?

A train 800 m long is running at a speed of 78 km/hr. If it crosses a tunnel in 1 min, then the length of the tunnel is?

Ques:- A train 800 m long is running at a speed of 78 km/hr. If it crosses a tunnel in 1 min, then the length of the tunnel is?
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  1. Let length of tunnel is x meter
    Distance = 800+x meter
    Time = 1 minute = 60 seconds

    Speed = 78 km/hr = 78*5/18 m/s = 65/3 m/s

    Distance = Speed*Time
    =>800+x=653∗60=>800+x=20∗65=1300=>x=1300−800=500

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