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... ˇ§The only alternatives to airplanes -- feet, cars, buses, boats and conventional trains -- are just too slow for todays fast-paced society. ... (Kevin Bonsor, 2003)
This principle that maglev trains are based on is electromagnetism. ... 1287-1288)
The magnetized coil running along the track, called a guideway, repels the large magnets on the trains undercarriage, allowing the train to levitate between 0. ... (ˇ§Superconducting maglevˇ¨, 2000) (figure 2) When the train is levitated, power is supplied to the coils within the guideway walls to create a unique system of magnetic fields that pull and push the train along the guideway. ... ˇ¨ (Physics Textbook) (figure 3)
Figure 3: Maglev Track (Kevin Bonsor, 2002)
Maglev trains float on a cushion of air, therefore eliminating friction. This lack of friction and the trains aerodynamic designs allow these trains to reach unprecedented ground transportation speeds of more than 310 mph (500 kph) (Kevin Bonsor, 2002), which is twice as fast as a regular commuter train. If manufacturers can prove that maglev trains can transport passengers safely at such high speeds, maglev trains could become an ideal alternative to airplanes. ... (Kevin Bonsor, 2002)
In addition to speed, maglev trains also benefits over conventional trains. ... The second advantage is that because maglev trains float, there is very little friction, mostly composed of air resistance. ... (Oliver Keating, 2002)
There are however several disadvantages with maglev trains.
Approximate Word count = 1112
Approximate Pages = 4.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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