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A train 210 m long took 12 seconds to pass a 90 m long tunnel. Find the speed of the train.

Given:


Length of train = 210 m.


Length of tunnel = 90 m.


Therefore, total distance = 210 + 90 = 300 m.


Time taken = 12 s.




= 25 m/s.



= 90 km/h.


Therefore, the speed of the train is 90 km/h


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