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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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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.


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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.


Who invented first maglev train?

The first maglev train was invented by German engineer Hermann Kemper in the 1930s. His design used magnetic levitation to allow the train to float above the tracks, eliminating friction and allowing for faster speeds.


What kind of magnets do magnetic levitation trains use?

Magnetic levitation trains use superconducting magnets or electrodynamic suspension magnets to levitate and propel the train. These magnets create a magnetic field that repels the train from the tracks, allowing it to hover above the rails and move smoothly at high speeds.


How can a train run without any friction between the rail and wheels?

By using the principle of magnetic levitation.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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).