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The Maglev refers to a train that is vastly popular in the country of Japan. The train is powered by magnets and magnetic fields, as opposed to wheels and gasoline. These trains are capable of safely reaching speeds that traditional trains cannot.

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Why is the maglev train called the maglev train?

maglev is short for Magnetic Levitation.


What kind of friction that maglev train still has to overcome?

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Can a train hover?

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Does Italy have Maglev train?

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What controls the levitation of the cars of a Maglev train?

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How does balance effect the maglev train?

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How do you people get on maglev trains?

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What are the parts of a maglev train?

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How does the maglev train differ from a normal train?

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What kind of fuel does a maglev train use?

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