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Superconductors allow the train to 'float' on a layer of magnetism. Since there is no friction (as there would be with wheels on a track) - the trains can reach much higher speeds.

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How can superconductors change the world?

Superconductors have the potential to revolutionize various industries by enabling the development of more efficient electrical transmission lines, faster computer processors, more advanced medical imaging technologies, and high-speed magnetic levitation trains. Their ability to carry electrical currents without resistance could lead to significant energy savings and technological advancements.


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.


What is the average speed of trains in 1915?

The average speed of trains in 1915 varied depending on factors such as the type of train, track conditions, and technology used. On average, steam trains in 1915 traveled at speeds ranging from 25 to 50 miles per hour.


What is the mechanism of bullet train?

Bullet trains use electric motors powered by overhead lines or onboard batteries to propel the train forward. The trains also use magnetic levitation or steel wheels on steel rails to reduce friction and increase speed. The streamlined design of the trains minimizes air resistance, allowing them to reach high speeds efficiently.


When acceleration and velocity are in the same direction the speed will?

In that case, the speed will increase.

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Write short note on maglev trains?

Maglev (short for magnetic levitation) trains are trains utilizing [electro]magnetism and superconductors to float train cars that would not require the use of traditional rails which are a source of friction in many current generation high-speed railcars.


What kinds of trains are there?

speed trains and trains to transport people


How can superconductors change the world?

Superconductors have the potential to revolutionize various industries by enabling the development of more efficient electrical transmission lines, faster computer processors, more advanced medical imaging technologies, and high-speed magnetic levitation trains. Their ability to carry electrical currents without resistance could lead to significant energy savings and technological advancements.


Can other trains in Britan and Scotland travel faster than trains in the High Speed 1?

No, the other trains in Britain and Scotland cannot travel faster than the trains in the high speed one.


Under what conditions do certain materials become superconductors?

Low temperature is a factor to increase electrical conductivty.


When did high speed trains first start running commercially?

High speed trains are rail transport that utilizes technology to travel significantly faster than traditional transport. High speed trains first started to run commercially in 1964 at Japan, and were known as the bullet trains.


What is important role of superconductor in computer?

Superconductors have the potential to drastically increase computer performance. They can increase the data transfer rates while reducing heat output.


What controls the trains speed?

Older trains if they were steam depended on how hot the fire was and modern day trains have electronic devices


Does USA have high speed trains?

Yes


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.


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 a high speed rail made?

High speed rail trains generally run on standard tracks that are continuously welded together. The trains are made to have better aerodynamics so that speed can be increased.