speed of train is = 60km/hr; since the pole is stationary therefore speed of train with respect to pole= 60km/hr let length of train= x m; let speed of train=y km/hr let the time taken be = z seconds; y=60km/hr; z=9 s; x=y*z; x=60 * 5/18* 9 ( converting speed into m/s) x=150 m