To determine how long it takes for the entire train to pass through the tunnel, we need to consider both the length of the train and the length of the tunnel. The total distance that needs to be covered for the train to completely clear the tunnel is the length of the tunnel plus the length of the train.
Given:
- The speed of the train is 60 miles per hour (mph).
- The length of the tunnel is 5 miles.
- The length of the train is 1 mile.
Total distance to be covered = Length of the tunnel + Length of the train = 5 miles + 1 mile = 6 miles.
Now, we calculate the time it takes to cover this distance at 60 mph.
To find the time in minutes, remember that 1 hour = 60 minutes. Let's calculate the time in hours first and then convert it to minutes.
It takes 6 minutes for the whole train to completely pass through the tunnel.
