CLEAN : Ethiopia tests Sub Saharan Africa's first light rail system

CLEAN : Ethiopia tests Sub Saharan Africa's first light rail system

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Physics, Science, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial covers an introduction to a project, discusses the estimation of headway time between trains during peak hours, and explains how power fluctuations are managed in a light rail system. The system is designed with a Loop in Loop out scheme to ensure continuous power supply even if one substation fails.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated headway time between trains during peak hours?

90 minutes

60 minutes

45 minutes

30 minutes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the dedicated line connector to the National Grid?

To increase train speed

To reduce ticket prices

To enhance passenger comfort

To prevent power fluctuations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What scheme is used to design the power consumption for the light rail system?

Direct Current Scheme

Loop in Loop out Scheme

Alternating Current Scheme

Single Line Scheme

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if there is a power cut in one of the traction substations?

The entire system shuts down

Trains run on backup batteries

The other substations compensate for the power loss

Passengers are evacuated

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main benefit of the Loop in Loop out scheme?

Increased train speed

Reduced maintenance costs

Avoidance of power interruptions

Lower energy consumption