A train enters a tunnel that is 1 km long at a speed of 60 km/h. How long does it take to completely pass through the tunnel?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider the distance and speed relationship.
Answer
1 minute
Explanation
Time equals distance divided by speed; for 1 km at 60 km/h, it takes 1 minute.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 1 minute.
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