An automobile travelling 95km/h overtakes a 1.10km long train traveling in the same direction on a track parallel to the road. If the train’s speed is 75km/h, how long does it take the car to pass it, and how far will the car have travelled in this time?

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Distance and Speed

The speed, distance and time relation forms the basis of study of motion. You will need these concepts in the study of Mechanics. This concept is applicable for students who are studying the following courses –