Relative speed ( opposite direction )=S1+S2 Distance = Speed × Time 1km∕h=5∕18m∕s When two trains cross each other, the total distance covered is the sum of their lengths. Calculation: Relative speed =50km∕h+110km∕h=160km∕h Convert relative speed to m∕s : ⇒160km∕h=160×
5
18
m∕s ⇒ Relative speed =
800
18
m∕s=
400
9
m∕s Let the length of train 2 be L2. Total distance covered =L1+L2=500+L2 meters Using Distance = Speed × Time: ⇒500+L2=