As a train passenger observes the telegraph poles along the route, he notices that they are spaced 60 metres apart. If the train travels at a speed of 54 km/h, how many poles will he see in one minute?

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A train passenger is counting the telegraph poles as he moves along. The poles are positioned 60 metres apart, and the train is moving at a speed of 54 km/h. We need to determine how many poles he will see in one minute. First, we convert the speed: 54 km/h = 54 *…

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ZuzannaJan 31, 2024

good question

KimberlyJul 7, 2024

thanks

What this question tests

What it tests

Your application of distance = rate × time to trains, boats, and commuters, including relative speed.

Common trap

Mixing units (miles per hour vs. minutes) or averaging speeds — average speed is total distance over total time.