SOLUTION: How long would it take for a one mile long frieght train going 15 m.ph. to go through a one mile tunnel?

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Question 442438: How long would it take for a one mile long frieght train going 15 m.ph. to go through a one mile tunnel?
Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since the train and the tunnel are respectively one mile long, the train must travel two miles to pass the tunnel. Since its speed is 15 mph to travel 2 miles need 2/15 h or 8 minutes.