If a 150 m long train crosses a pole in 12 seconds, then what is the speed of the train in km per hour?

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Given:

Length of the train = 150 m.

Time taken to cross the pole = 12 seconds.

Formula Used:

Speed = Distance / Time

To convert m/s to km/h: Speed (km/h) = Speed (m/s) × 18/5

Calculation:

Speed (m/s) = Distance / Time

⇒ Speed = 150 / 12

⇒ Speed = 12.5 m/s

Convert to km/h:

⇒ Speed (km/h) = 12.5 × (18/5)

⇒ Speed = 45 km/h

The speed of the train is 45 km/h.

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