A claustrophobic lady gets on a train. The train enters a tunnel just as it is leaving the station. Where should she sit?
Common Wrong Answers
“At the front of the train”
Sitting at the front of the train means she would experience the tunnel entrance before it has accelerated, which could increase her feelings of claustrophobia.
“In the middle of the train”
Sitting in the middle does not guarantee that she will pass through the tunnel faster than sitting at the back, as she would still experience the tunnel entrance at a similar time as those at the front.
“Next to the window”
While sitting next to the window might seem appealing, it does not address her claustrophobia effectively, and it does not change the speed at which she passes through the tunnel.
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