SOLUTION: How do I solve the problem: A train that is 1 kilometer long is traveling at 90 km/h. If the train goes over a bridge that is 1 kilometer long, how long will it take the train to c
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Question 970054: How do I solve the problem: A train that is 1 kilometer long is traveling at 90 km/h. If the train goes over a bridge that is 1 kilometer long, how long will it take the train to clear the bridge?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The train must travel 2 km to clear the bridge (1 kilometer from the start to the end of the bridge + 1 kilometer to get the rear of the train off)
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=1 and 1/3 minutes
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