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Yes, there is friction from movement through the air. The higher the speed of the train and the greater the surface area of the train impacting the air, the greater the friction, and hence the temperature, energy loss and limitations on speed. In the future we will integrate this technology with zero/low pressure tubes, made from carbon fiber or some other materials that will allow these trains to operate with little to no friction and therefore unimaginable speeds, theoretically tens of thousands of miles per hour, and at a fraction of the energy required to lift an airplane from the ground and withstand friction and energy loss at super sonic speeds. These trains will likely be built underground for a number of reasons and likely begin by transporting freight.
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Do maglev trains affect human health?
well if you go on a maglev train your hair will fall out in two seconds
How does magnetism keep the cars suspended on a maglev train?
Magnetism elevates the maglev train because like forces repel. Maglev trains are not suspended, but are elevated.
How do maglev trains manage to run without touching the ground?
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What is the purpose of making maglev trains float above the rail?
With the train suspended on a magnetic cushion, there's very little friction (=easy to move the train along) and you can achieve a very smooth and fast ride.
Is there a limit to maglev trains speed?
Yes. Apart from anything else, there is the speed of light!
What makes flying trains and maglev trains good?
Very low coefficient of friction.
What is maglev?
"magnetic" "levitation" A cute way to make trains float - thus reducing rolling friction, but NOT air friction.
What is the difference between maglev trains and normal trains?
It's all in the name - maglev (short for magnetic levitation) uses magnetic fields to lift itself up, reducing friction and as a main source for propulsion.
Write short note on maglev trains?
Maglev (short for magnetic levitation) trains are trains utilizing [electro]magnetism and superconductors to float train cars that would not require the use of traditional rails which are a source of friction in many current generation high-speed railcars.
Will maglev trains come to India WHEN?
maglev trains will appear very soon in NCR regions
How can maglev trains help your country?
Maglev trains do not use gas, so they are good for the environment.
Why is it important that maglev trains do not touch their track?
I'm not too sure about the advanced physics of this, but I know that it is desired for Maglev trains to not touch the track so that their speed can be maximised, and so there is no wear and tear of the track and contact. The speed would be maximised because if you don't touch the track there is no friction. Even wheels are slowed by friction so the only way to completely eliminate it is to have no friction.
What does maglev stand for?
Maglev stands for Magnetic Levitation (primarily used in trains) it refers to how they use the repulsion of electromagets to "fly" from 1cm - 10cm above an electromagnetic track (guideway) the applications are mainly for highspeed transport because as there is no friction, these trains have a record speed of 518km/h (311mph).
Are there maglev trains in Singapore?
Yes.
How do you people get on maglev trains?
They get on from an opening passage way that comes out of the maglev train
Which country has the most maglev trains?
China
Who developed maglev trains?
Alfred zehdan
