Speed - Train Past Platform - Solve for Train Speed (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on calculating the speed of a train as it passes a platform. The problems require finding the train's speed by considering the combined lengths of the train and the platform and the time taken for the train to pass completely. Variations of the length of the train, the length of the platform, and the time taken are presented across different questions, challenging students to apply the formula for speed accurately. This is part of a broader unit on Advanced Speed, Distance, and Time.

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Speed - Train Past Platform - Solve for Train Speed Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Speed - Train Past Platform - Solve for Train Speed (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Speed, Distance, and Time - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/speed_distance_time_advanced/

1

A 40 m long train goes past the entire length of a 10 m platform in 10 s. How fast is the train going?

a

30 m/s

b

20 m/s

c

5 m/s

d

15 m/s

2

A 30 m long train goes past the entire length of a 30 m platform in 30 s. How fast is the train going?

a

12 m/s

b

2 m/s

c

8 m/s

d

5 m/s

3

A 40 m long train goes past the entire length of a 20 m platform in 20 s. How fast is the train going?

a

3 m/s

b

23 m/s

c

5 m/s

d

13 m/s

4

A 40 m long train goes past the entire length of a 30 m platform in 10 s. How fast is the train going?

a

7 m/s

b

5 m/s

c

12 m/s

d

13 m/s

5

A 30 m long train goes past the entire length of a 30 m platform in 20 s. How fast is the train going?

a

22 m/s

b

23 m/s

c

3 m/s

d

8 m/s

6

A 50 m long train goes past the entire length of a 40 m platform in 10 s. How fast is the train going?

a

9 m/s

b

29 m/s

c

14 m/s

d

16 m/s

7

A 40 m long train goes past the entire length of a 40 m platform in 20 s. How fast is the train going?

a

4 m/s

b

21 m/s

c

9 m/s

d

29 m/s