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Speed of a train is 20 meters per second. It can cross a pole in 10 seconds. What is the length of train ? a. 150 m b. 250 m c. 200 m

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Chapter1: The Study Of Motion

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Speed of a train is 20 meters per second. It
can cross a pole in 10 seconds. What is the
length of train ?
a. 150 m
b. 250 m c. 200 m
d. 300 m

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