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What is the purpose of making maglev trains float above the rail?
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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.
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What is the purpose of making the train float above rails when it is moving forward?
Known as Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation), it is a method of using magnets to raise a train above the ground, and in propulsion. This reduces friction by a great extent and allows for very high speeds.
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.
What does a MAG-LEV train need to work?
Two opposing magnets (North in the track and South in the train or vice versa), and a heck of a lot of electricity! * Added - To expand on the over simplification above - powerful electro-magnets are placed in the maglev guideway and in the maglev vehicles. A sophisticated computer control system pulses the magnets to provide both upward lift, forward propulsion, and braking. This lets the maglev move and stop in a straight line - for an actual train, there are many more subsystems and components for the train to actually work.
How can a train float in the air?
It is possible because a Chinese train MAGLEV floats above a magnet. How does it do it : it takes a bunch of safety precautions but they made it North and North so the magnets repel each other. For more information email me at Trainboybertron@outlook.com
Why do objects appear different colors when seen under different colored lights?
Because the reflection of the light up above the shape is seen on the shape. Making it look that colour.
What is the purpose of making the trains float above the rails when it is moving forward?
Known as Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation), it is a method of using magnets to raise a train above the ground, and in propulsion. This reduces friction by a great extent and allows for very high speeds.
Can you float a person with magnetic force?
Yes, they have already built trains which are held above the track by magnetic fields, they are called Maglev trains(magnet levitation).
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).
What is the purpose of making the train float above the rails when it is moving forward?
Known as Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation), it is a method of using magnets to raise a train above the ground, and in propulsion. This reduces friction by a great extent and allows for very high speeds.
What is the purpose of making the train float above rails when it is moving forward?
Known as Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation), it is a method of using magnets to raise a train above the ground, and in propulsion. This reduces friction by a great extent and allows for very high speeds.
How are magnetic trains designed and shaped?
Magnetic trains such as the MagLev are designed and shaped in such a way that they do not come into contact with the railway track but instead are suspended above a guideway and are propelled by magnetic fields. Levitation is achieved by either electromagnetic or electrodynamic suspension.
What is the purpose of a maglev train?
Speed! They levitate using magnets so indeed they fly above the tracks and are not in contact with the track. Magnets levitation...hence maglev. Cos they do not encounter friction, hence they can have high speeds of about 400km/h
What is principle of maglev train?
Magnetic levitation is the method used for maglev trains. In order to levitate a train, superconducting magnetic coils are used to completely expel the magnetic fields which will cause the trains to fly off its track.
What are the different types of maglev trains?
The three types of maglev trains are EDS (electrodynamic suspension), EMS (electromagnetic suspension) and stabilized permanent magnet suspension (SPM). * For EMS, same pole electromagnets in the train repel it away from a magnetically conductive track. * The EDS uses electromagnets on both the track and the train, to push the train away from the track. * SPM uses opposite arrays of permanent magnets to magnetically levitate the train above the track. http://trains.suite101.com/article.cfm/maglev_trains
What are facts about maglev trains?
Advantages : they'd be wonderful on the moon OR in vacuum tunnels bored through the Earth. Disadvantages : expensive, and by that I mean that their cost does not translate into savings. Like growing corn to make ethanol for fuel when the BTU's spent in fuel and fertilizer exceeds the BTU's you get from the alcohol.
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.
What is the purpose of subways?
Subways allow commuters to travel to the city via trains that go underground so as not to interfere with above ground transportation.
