Train Physics Question

Question

A train leaves Westlington heading west at 50 miles/ hour. Another train leaves Eastington heading east at 40 miles/ hour. The trains are on two seperate tracks. What time will will they pass each other?

Answer 1

For this problem, we need the equation that relates distance, velocity, and time:

Distance = Velocity x Time

The total distance is 270 miles. The velocity of the two trains can be combined to form 90 miles per hour. Now we will solve for Time by rearranging the equation:

Time = Distance/Velocity = 270 miles/(90 miles per hour) = 3 hours

The time it will take for the two trains to meet is three hours.