Factors Affecting Speed of Trains and Planes

Which factor can slow down a plane as it moves through the air?

• Air resistance

• Track conditions

• Engine color

• Ticket price

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What is one way that weather can affect the speed of a train?

• By changing the color of the train

• By making the tracks slippery

• By increasing the number of passengers

• By making the train longer

If a train is carrying a heavier load, what is likely to happen to its speed?

• It will go faster

• It will go slower

• It will fly

• It will disappear

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Which of the following is a reason why a plane might not be able to go as fast as it can?

• Speed limit regulations

• The color of the seats

• The number of windows

• The type of snacks served

How can engine power affect the speed of a train?

• More powerful engines can make the train go faster

• More powerful engines make the train heavier

• More powerful engines make the train stop

• More powerful engines change the train’s color

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