MagLev Trains

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When did the vision of MagLev begin?

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early 20th century

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How does a MagLev train work?

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Levitates from the same magnet poles

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What is the advantage of a no contact guide way?

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No loss of energy through friction

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Where was the first Maglev train built?

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Germany

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What speed does a Maglev train travel on average while carrying passengers?

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268 mph

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What is the fastest type of train in the world?

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Maglev

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How high does the Maglev train levitate above the track?

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1-10 centimeters