USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The covered wagon made 8 to 20 miles per day depending upon weather, roadway conditions and the health of the travelers. It could take up to six months or longer to reach their destination.

Detailed explanation-2: -A stream engine can travel at 24 km/h without the train wagons. The reduction in speed of engine is directly proportional to the square root of the number of wagons. With 4 wagons the speed of engine is 20 km/h.

Detailed explanation-3: -The greatest number of wagons with which the wagon can move is 143. Q. A train has 10 wagons each of mass 1000kg attached to it.

Detailed explanation-4: -How Far Can a Horse-Drawn Wagon Travel in a Day? On average, a horse-drawn carriage can travel between 10-30 miles a day. The distance will depend on factors such as terrain, weather, horse, and weight of the carriage. In hot weather, a horse’s workload should be reduced in order to prevent overheating.