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A Magnetic Levitation or MagLev train can travel at a higher rate of speed than a normal train because the train does not make contact with solid material. It is suspended above the guideway by magnetic repulsion and only has the friction of air and inertia as a resistance to movement. The speed of the train is regulated by the frequency of the power applied to the magnets of the linear motor composed of the electromagnets on the train and in the guideway.
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∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoIt isn't 'faster'. It is more efficient as far as local energy is concerned because there is less friction locally.
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What is the principle of bullet train?
The principle that Bullet Train work on is Magnetic levitation and magnetic suspension. . .
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 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.
Are train wheels magnetic?
The wheels on a train are not magnetic. They are steel wheels and the use of steel helps to reduce friction and propel the train forward.
What is the diffirence maglev train and the hovercraft?
A "maglev" or "magnetic levitation" train is suspended over the magnetically polarized rail. A hovercraft is more like a low-flying helicopter, using fans to blow air down underneath the vehicle. A hovercraft is sometimes known as a "ground effect vehicle", because it compresses air between the ground and the hovercraft. Hovercraft do not require tracks, and are equally able to "fly" over land and water.
What is the principle of bullet train?
The principle that Bullet Train work on is Magnetic levitation and magnetic suspension. . .
What are the benefits of the magnetic levitation train?
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Why is the maglev train called the maglev train?
maglev is short for Magnetic Levitation.
Which trains do not have wheels?
Bullet train(dubai)These are known as MagLev trains. For Magnetic Levitation.
How can a train run without any friction between the rail and wheels?
By using the principle of magnetic levitation.
How are the magnetic levitation tracks built?
Magnetic levitation tracks are built by installing a series of electro magnets along a track. Power is the fed to the magnets which allow the train to ride above the rails and move along at great speeds.
How magnet used in transportation?
Magnetic levitation uses magnets system through what is called Maglev transportation. This system transportation uses the magnets to lift a train without using wheels also method is quieter, smoother and faster when transporting a train.
When was the development of the maglev train started?
Here's the brief history of The Maglev Train. Maglev's Full Form is Magnetic Levitation. 1902- First magnetic train invented by Alfred Zehden of Germany. 1959-Design for first magnetic train made. 1979-First magnetic train built in Hamburg, Germany. (it was closed three months later) 1984-First magnetic train that people can ride built in Birmingham, England. (it was closed in 1995) More Maglev (magnetic levitation) trains were made and closed. 2004-First high-speed maglev train that people can ride on opened in Shanghai, China.
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 other ways could maglev be used as?
This cannot be answered in the way it was asked. Maglev refers to magnetic levitation trains. This is limited to passenger trains. There are many systems in use on a maglev train system, not simply magnetic levitation - the magnetic levitation is in use in other systems, such as manufacturing, and has even been examined as a part of launching space vehicles, but is not referred to as "maglev".
Why are maglevs used?
Magnetic levitation gives extremely low friction, hence, less energy is required to accelerate the train.
What train runs without wheels?
Maglev (magnetic levitation) trains run by way of a magnetic field generated by magnets embedded in the track. As such, they have little or no need for wheels.
