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To: Willie Green
A conventional train on a track moves forward by means of friction. If the maglev train reduces the friction between the train and the track, what accelerates the train forward?
7 posted on 09/25/2004 2:35:10 PM PDT by stripes1776
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To: stripes1776

Electromagnetic field. Think of an electric motor that is 'unrolled'.... that's what it is


8 posted on 09/25/2004 2:44:26 PM PDT by traumer
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To: stripes1776

Magnetic repulsion propels the maglev forward in addition to keeping it levitated.


9 posted on 09/25/2004 3:15:20 PM PDT by Willie Green (Go Alan Go!!!)
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