MagLev Trains

When did the vision of MagLev begin?

• early 20th century

• late 20th century

• 1940

• 1981

Who is responsible for the vision of MagLev?

• Jean Bertin

• Elon Musk

• Robert Goddard

• Emile Bachelet

How does a MagLev train work?

• Powered by coal

• Powered by steam

• Levitates from the same magnet poles

• Levitates from opposite magnet poles

What is the advantage of a no contact guide way?

• No noise

• No loss of energy through friction

• Style and look

• More energy loss from electricity

What are the advantages of a MagLev train over a traditional train?

• Faster

• Quieter

• Louder

• Slower

What are the disadvantages of the MagLev train compared to a traditional train?

• The noise

• Startup cost

• Energy Consumption

• Speed

Where was the first Maglev train built?

• China

• Germany

• America

• Japan

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

• 268 mph

• 862 mph

• 125 mph

• 187 mph

What is the fastest type of train in the world?

• Conventional

• Freight

• Maglev

• Steam

How high does the Maglev train levitate above the track?

• 30-100 centimeters

• 1-10 centimeters

• 10-20 centimeters

• It doesn't levitate