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What are the advantages to the maglev train?

MagLev (or magnetic levitation) trains have no moving parts and therefore need much less maintenance and are nearly silent. They run on superconducting magnets and don't require all of the fuel that current trains do and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. The superconducting magnets are run alongside each other. This would mean that for the train to stop running both magnets would have to fail in the time it would take the train to reach the next stopping point which is only a few minutes. The probability of this happening would be less than once in millions of years of operation.And I like the way it looks!!!!!!!!! The electromagnets that are used in the train are easily turned of so there will be hardly and chance of missing your stop. They also go 359mph. Three times the speed of an average car.it also has less friction henrymeadstinks.


Are two toy electric trains running on the same track connected in series or parallel?

Two toy electric trains running on the same track are connected in parallel because they both get energized from DC impressed across the two rails they ride on.


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What countries do maglev trains come from?

Germany and Japan are both developing maglev train technology, and are both currently testing prototypes. Japan Railway Company has designed their train to go at 311mph and carry 16 carriages (1,000 commuters). Although Germany and Japan's trains are similar, they have very distinctive differences. The German train uses electromagnetic suspension (EMS) system, and the Japanese trains use an electrodynamics suspension (EDS) system. EMS uses standard electromagnets, in which the coils only conduct electricity when a power supply is present. The EDS chills the coils at frigid temperatures, saving energy. The system used to cool these coils can be expensive though.China is also involved with the construction of maglev trains. China is planning to build a vacuum-tube maglev train which is predicted to go 1,000 km/h. Putting the maglev train inside a vacuum tube will enable greater velocity due to decreased friction.Although these trains will enable faster travel, they will not be available for public use until 2045.Maglev trains are a type of high-speed train that runs on magnets supported by a magnetic field generated around the track. China, Japan, France, Germany, and Spain have maglevs.Not counting models and test projects; one. In Shanghai, China.

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Blank and high speed trains use electromagnets to operate?

Both maglev (magnetic levitation) trains and high-speed trains utilize electromagnets, but in different ways. Maglev trains are lifted and propelled by powerful electromagnets, allowing them to float above the tracks and achieve speeds exceeding traditional trains. High-speed trains, on the other hand, typically rely on conventional tracks and use electromagnets for braking and traction, enhancing their speed and efficiency while maintaining contact with the rails.


What power drives maglev trains?

Electricity and the use of a super-conductor magnet system provides both lift (levitation) and provides the power and thrust for forward motion, which is also used in the braking systems. Hence the word, maglev (magnetic levitation)


Where can one view trains in the UK?

Trains can be seen in all their glory at the National Railway Museum in the town of York in the United Kingdom. Both classic steam trains to modern high speed trains are featured.


How do you calculate the relative speed of two trains passing each other?

If two trains are passing each other the relative speed can be found by adding the individual speeds of the two trains. This applies if the trains are passing each other in opposite directions. Should one be passing the other and both be moving in the same direction, the difference of the individual speeds would be the relative speed of the trains.


How is it possible for two trains moving at same speeds but have different velocites?

Two trains can have different velocities even if they are moving at the same speed if they are moving in different directions. Velocity is a vector quantity that includes both the speed of an object and its direction of motion. Therefore, if two trains are moving at the same speed but in different directions, they will have different velocities.


What are maglev trains used for?

Maglev trains were developed for efficient passenger operations, both for high volume short lines at relatively low speeds, and for very high speed inter-city travel.


Which was an advantage of trains over other kinds of transportation in the early 1800s?

Speed & reliability. Both were low by our standards - but fantastic for the times.


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Are there trains between London and Amsterdam?

You can take Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare Du Nord and then Thalys to Amsterdam. Both trains are high-speed.


What is the name of the international TGV?

TGV is the name used by SNCF (French Railways) for their high speed trains. High speed trains which cross into other countries are run jointly with SNCF and other railway companies. They are some times branded as 'TGV', but sometimes other names are used. - Trains from France to Brussels, the Netherlands and northern Germany (Cologne) via Brussels are called 'Thalys'. - Trains to London, and London to Belgium are called 'Eurostar'. - Trains to southern Germany (Frankfurt etc.) are provided by both railway companies, and are either called TGV or ICE for the German trains.


Do British trains run on diesel or electric?

British trains run on both diesel and electric


How are trains different from steam trains?

Steam trains were first. they use both fire and water to produce steam and make the engine run.