The trains take <u>57.4 s</u> to pass each other.
Two trains A and B move towards each other. Let A move along the positive x axis and B along the negative x axis.
therefore,

The relative velocity of the train A with respect to B is given by,

If the train B is assumed to be at rest, the train A would appear to move towards it with a speed of 170 km/h.
The trains are a distance d = 2.71 km apart.
Since speed is the distance traveled per unit time, the time taken by the trains to cross each other is given by,

Substitute 2.71 km for d and 170 km/h for 

Express the time in seconds.

Thus, the trains cross each other in <u>57.4 s</u>.
Using Newton's second law of motion:
F=ma ; [ F = force (N: kgm/s^2);m= mass (kg); a = acceleration (m/s^2)
Given: Find: Formula: Solve for m:
F: 2500N mass:? F=ma Eq.1 m=F/a Eq. 2
a= 200m/s^2
Solution:
Using Eq.2
m= (2500 kgm/s^2)/ (200m/s^2) = 12.5 kg
The answer depends heavily on what 'objects' you're talking about.
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