A train runs 600 metres race in 36 seconds. Find the speed of train in km/h.

To find the speed of the train in kilometers per hour (km/h), we can follow these steps:

1. **Find the speed in meters per second (m/s):**
   \[
   \text{Speed (m/s)} = \frac{\text{Distance (m)}}{\text{Time (s)}}
   \]
   Given:
   - Distance = 600 meters
   - Time = 36 seconds
   
   \[
   \text{Speed (m/s)} = \frac{600}{36} = 16.67 \text{ m/s}
   \]

2. **Convert the speed from m/s to km/h:**
   To convert from meters per second to kilometers per hour, multiply by 3.6 (since \(1 \text{ m/s} = 3.6 \text{ km/h}\)):
   \[
   \text{Speed (km/h)} = 16.67 \times 3.6 = 60 \text{ km/h}
   \]

So, the speed of the train is **60 km/h**.

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Here are some related questions to explore:
1. What would be the speed in miles per hour (mph)?
2. How long would it take for the train to run 1 kilometer?
3. If the train’s speed was increased by 20%, what would be the new speed in km/h?
4. How far would the train travel in 10 seconds at this speed?
5. What is the train’s speed in feet per second?

**Tip:** Remember, converting units properly is key in solving problems involving speed, distance, and time.

Learn how to calculate the speed of a train that covers 600 meters in 36 seconds. This problem involves basic concepts of speed, distance, and time, including unit conversion from m/s to km/h. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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