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Type of motor used by electric train?
dc series motors are used because of torque vs speed characteristics.
How do you convert electrical energy into gravitational potential energy?
You could for example drive an electric train up a mountain track, or you could raise a heavy weight using an electric crane.
Why is a 3 phase induction motor is used in electric trains?
AC induction motors are not always used in trains as traction engines, however they are a popular choice. AC induction motors are very simple and reliable and aside from bearing wear they have no parts that wear out. This is because the power used by the rotating parts is supplied by the magnetism like in a transformer and so there are no slipping brushes. Most train systems actually use a DC supply, then a device called an inverter is used to convert the DC to variable frequency to drive the AC motor and control its speed. When this is done the AC induction motor is a very reliable and flexible engine and even allows energy recovery when the train is breaking.
How does a bullet train move?
The function of the bullet train is to move large amounts of people quickly from one point to another. The bullet train improves the efficiency of the transportation system allowing it to serve higher numbers of people.
What year was thomas edision pulled on a train by his ear?
Thomas Edison was famously pulled by his ear on a train in 1859. At the time, he was a young boy of seven years old. This incident occurred when he was trying to sell newspapers and candy on a train, and it was meant to teach him a lesson about being careful.
How many cylinders in train?
It depends on the type of train. A steam powered train only needs on cylinder. Modern trains are actually run by electric motors! The motors are powered by powerful diesel engines that generate electricity as the motors need it.
What the type of dc motor use by electric train?
dc series motors
How are magnetic levitation vehicles propelled?
Using linear electric motors where the rails are the "stator" and the train cars are the "rotor" (however the move in a linear fashion instead of rotating, as in regular electric motors).
Which motor is used in electric train and traction?
An electric train uses electric motors. Modern trains have many motors, they are mounted on the axles, one motor per axle. Some axles will be powered and have motors on them, some will not.
Difference between steam trains and electric trains?
It takes pressurized steam to move the Pistons in a steam train. It takes a generator to produce electricity to power the motors on his (trucks) wheels on an electric train.
Type of motor used by electric train?
dc series motors are used because of torque vs speed characteristics.
What are two ways that electric energy is converted to kinetic energy?
Electric energy can be converted to kinetic energy through the use of electric motors, which transform electrical energy into mechanical energy to produce motion. Another way is through electric trains, where electric energy is used to power the motors that move the train along the tracks.
What is used to pull a train?
The locomotive pull a string of cars that make up a train. The locomotive was first powered by steam, but now they are mostly powered by diesel electric motors.
What energy source does a train use to move?
A diesel engine creates electricity and the electricity powers the electric motors that drive the wheels
What runs train engines?
Train engines today are usually powered by diesel fuel, which is burned in conventional internal combustion diesel engines, which turn electric generators, which produce electricity that is used to drive electric motors that drive the wheels.
What energy transformation takes place in the engine of typical train?
All most all trains are diesel/electric, an diesel engine turns a generator that powers electric/traction motors.
Is it easier for a locomotive to pull or push its load or no difference?
i think it makes no difference because locomotives use electric motors on the drive train
