N700 Series Shinkansen

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/n700-series-shinkansen

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the development collaboration?Jointly developed by JR Central and JR West
2. What is the primary operational lines?Tōkaidō Shinkansen, San'yō Shinkansen, and Kyushu Shinkansen
3. What is the N700 Shinkansen?The N700 Shinkansen is a super-fast Japanese bullet train that started running in 2007. It is famous for its speed, smooth ride, and modern design.
4. How fast can the N700 travel on curves?The N700 can go 270 km/h (168 mph) on curves that are 2,500 meters wide. This is made possible by its special tilting system.

Aerodynamics: The study of how air flows around moving objects and the forces it creates.
Centrifugal Force: An apparent outward force that acts on an object moving in a circular path.
Electric Multiple Unit (EMU): A train consisting of permanently or semi-permanently coupled carriages, each with its own motor.
Intercity Travel: Transportation between different cities or towns.