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Because there's no friction between the train and the track. In an 'ordinary' train, friction between the wheels and the rails takes a lot of energy to overcome before the train starts moving. In a Maglev train, the train itself actually 'floats' above the track on a 'cushion' of magnetic foirce. With no friction to slow it down, the train is capable of much higher speeds.
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Can a maglev train go as fast as a train?
It goes faster than that of a regular train.
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.
Is maglev train environment-friendly?
You can say yes, because it run on electricity and it has no friction other than air resistance, but it isn't so simple. There is constant need for energy to keep train levitating so energy consumption is not lower than high speed train and if speed is low conventional high speed train may win in energy consumption. But if you compare maglev to aircraft, maglev would definitly would win. Maglev tracks are extremly expensive, there is only one Maglev build for regular passengers, between airport and city center in Shanghai. There is doubt if it could be economical to operate and even maglevs aren´t much faster than conventional high speed trains. France TGV record is 571 km/h, but japanese Maglev record is only 581 km/h and this isn't big difference.
Can a maglev train go as fast as a plane?
Maglev trains can achieve speeds comparable to or even greater than planes, with some traveling at over 300 mph. However, maglevs are limited by the infrastructure they run on, while planes have the advantage of flying directly in a straight line. This means that, in practice, planes may cover longer distances faster than maglev trains.
Is a train faster than a Lamborghini?
Yes a train is much faster than a Lamborghini.
Can an electric train go faster than plane?
A fast train can be faster than a slow plane. But even a regular plane will be faster than fast train.
The letters LSM stand for what when talking about how maglev train is propelled?
less than 2 percent
Which travels faster between train and air?
Air is much faster travel than train.
Is an electric train faster then a steam one?
a electric train is faster than a steam engine
Why is a train faster then a car?
A train is faster than a car, because it has more powerful engine.
What is the MAGLEV system?
The MAGLEV system is a train that runs on magnets. The train hoovers on magnets that force a way from each other. The ride would be safer than a normal train and run smoother. They are not used in the US because cities are far apart. They more commonly used in countries with cities close together.
Which is faster a passenger train or a freight train?
Passenger trains are usually faster than freight trains.
