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Tanvi and Usha push off together from the same end of a 60 m pool lane, swimming at 2 m/s and 1 m/s and turning instantly at each wall. After how many seconds do they meet for the second time?

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  • A80 s
  • B40 s
  • C120 s
  • D60 s

Step-by-Step Solution

Tanvi needs 30 s per length, Usha 60 s. First meeting: Tanvi turns at 30 s and meets Usha head-on when their total distance is s. From 60 s Tanvi swims out again while Usha is coming back s, 40 m from the start. (120 s is when both are next at the start wall.)
Answer: A) 80 s

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