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What machine does a maglev train use?

It's called a linear accelerator.


How does magnetism keep the cars suspended on a maglev train?

Maglev trains use powerful magnets to create a magnetic field that repels the train from the tracks, allowing for levitation and propulsion. The system keeps the train hovering at a specific distance from the track, reducing friction and allowing for high-speed travel.


What kind of train use the power of magnitism to float?

Maglev trains use the pushing power of magnetism to float over the train tracks. It's similar of pushing 2 north pole magnets away from each other.


If someone wanted to ride on a maglev train what city could they go to?

The Chinese city of Shanghai is reported to have a Maglev train in commercial use. The Japanese and Germans are working on Maglevs so are the USA.


Where were maglev trains invented?

The Maglev train (also known as the Magnetic Levitation train) was invented in Germany, by a man named Alfred Zehden, in 1902.+++The Linear Motor which is used to propel the levitated trains, was invented in Britain, in the 1960s I think, but sadly not developed here.in japan The technology in use for the Japanese MagLev was invented by two US inventors and was sold to the Japanese when no US investors could be found to proceed with a full-scale maglev in the US. The American prototype maglev train they made was only 3 feet long. A German maglev, using a different technology, was invented and built at about the same time, with the German maglev in use prior to the Japanese maglev.


Why is that a maglev train is faster than a normal train?

Maglev trains are faster than normal trains because they use magnetic levitation to reduce friction between the train and the tracks, allowing them to reach higher speeds. Additionally, maglev trains do not have wheels, which eliminates the rolling resistance experienced by traditional trains on tracks.


Does it make a difference which way the magnets are placed on the maglev train?

Yes. The "magnets" are not conventional magnets, like the ones you may use at home, on a maglev train. Their position and control of them is extremely critical for train operation so these are engineered to only be installed and function in one way.


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".


Are maglev trains the fastest type of train?

Yes, maglev trains are currently the fastest type of train in operation. They use magnetic levitation to eliminate contact with the tracks, allowing for higher speeds and smoother rides. The fastest commercial maglev train, the Shanghai Maglev, can reach speeds of up to 431 kilometers per hour (268 miles per hour). Other maglev systems in development aim to achieve even greater speeds, potentially exceeding 600 kilometers per hour (373 miles per hour).


Should the regular train tracks be replaced if electromagnetic train is going to be used?

Since the maglev trains use a different guideway the existing tracks would have to be removed.


Is the Japanese Maglev train already in service?

Liniment (Tobu Kyuryo Line, Japan) has been in use since March 2005


Do maglev trains use renewable energy?

Depends. maglev trains run in electricity, and electricity can come from all sorts of sources. You can get it from hydro Power, nuclear Power, fossil fuels, solar Power etc. Renewable or not doesn't matter to a maglev train. They can run on anything that can be turned into electricity.