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The bullet train runs on regular track - no floating.

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Why is the bullet train built?

So it is quicker to get around. Oh and if you think a bullet train is fast look up the maglev train!


Maximum speed of a bullet train?

the maximum speed for a train is the maglev in japan 581 km/h


Which trains do not have wheels?

Bullet train(dubai)These are known as MagLev trains. For Magnetic Levitation.


Where is the bullet train in china?

There are several bullet train services in China. One of them is the Maglev, between Shanghai Pudong Airport and the Metro system.


What is the principle that bullet train work on?

The principle with which the bullet train works is the Magnetic Levitation. U can see the following link to know more about it. http://science.howstuffworks.com/maglev-train.htm


Why is the maglev train called the maglev train?

maglev is short for Magnetic Levitation.


What type of train uses magnets?

The maglev train floats over its track using an electromagnet. Maglev trains have managed speeds in excess of 370mph. A model of the maglev train uses two permanent magnets to get the model to float over the track.Describe how the magnets must be arranged to get the model Maglev Train to float.


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.


Does Italy have Maglev train?

no


What controls the levitation of the cars of a Maglev train?

The levitation of a maglev train is controlled by safety critical microprocessors (computers).


How does balance effect the maglev train?

It doesn't. The maglev train is engineered for weight distribution that is unaffected by normal loading.


What is electromagnet train?

You must mean a Maglev train. A Maglev train operates on maglev (magnetic levitation). It uses electromagnets (and possibly superconductors) that repel each other to lift the train above the ground to reduce as much friction as possible.