The Magic Behind Maglev Trains

What does "maglev" mean?

• Magnetic levitation

• Magnetic locomotive

• Machine travel

• 1. Motorized vehicle

According to the video, what is one main benefit of maglev trains?

• They use more fuel than regular trains

• They eliminate friction between wheels and tracks

• They require no tracks at all

• They can only travel slowly

Who is credited with patenting the concept of magnetic levitation in 1934?

• A Japanese engineer named Ito

• A German engineer named Hermann Kemper

• A British scientist in Birmingham

• An American inventor named Tesla

Where was the first operational maglev system introduced in 1984?

• Tokyo, Japan

• Shanghai, China

• Birmingham, England

• Berlin, Germany

What speed did Japan’s MLX-01 prototype exceed during test runs?

• 100 km/h

• 250 km/h

• 500 km/h

• 800 km/h

Which of these is a type of maglev technology mentioned in the video?

• Hydraulic suspension (HS)

• Electromagnetic suspension (EMS)

• Pneumatic levitation (PL)

• 1. Rotary magnetic drive (RMD)

How do EDS (electrodynamic suspension) systems lift the train?

• By using large balloons under the train

• By using superconducting magnets that repel the track

• By using wheels that spin very fast

• 1. By using diesel engines to blow air downward

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Why might maglev trains produce less noise than traditional trains?

• Because they travel underground only

• Because there is no mechanical contact like wheels on rails

• Because they have louder engines that mask track noise

• Because passengers are required to be quiet

What is one major challenge preventing widespread maglev adoption?

• Maglev trains cannot go faster than bicycles

• The construction and infrastructure costs are very high

• There is no interest from any country in maglev technology

• Maglev tracks work with every existing rail network