Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
Train A is long at . Train B is long at . How long do they take to pass each other completely (a) going towards each other, (b) going the same way, A overtaking B?
Along a line, , with signs. The same way: subtract the speeds. Opposite ways: add them. Time to meet gap closing speed. To change km/h to m/s, multiply by .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The distance. .
Step 2. (a) Closing at : .
Step 3. (b) Closing at : .
Answer: head on, overtaking.
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