Shanghai maglev train

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/shanghai-maglev-train

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1. How long is Shanghai maglev train?30 km (18.6 mi)
2. What is the location?Shanghai, China
3. What is the developer?Transrapid (ThyssenKrupp and Siemens joint venture)
4. How fast can the Shanghai Maglev go?It can travel up to 300 km/h now, and before 2021 it could reach 431 km/h. That’s faster than most regular trains.
5. Where does the Shanghai Maglev run between?It connects Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Longyang Road station, a 30‑kilometer journey across the city.

Magnetic Levitation (Maglev): A transportation system that uses magnetic forces to suspend and propel vehicles, eliminating physical contact with a track.
Electromagnetic Suspension (EMS): A maglev technology where electromagnets on the vehicle are attracted to the underside of a guideway, lifting the vehicle.
Linear Motor: An electric motor that produces linear motion directly, rather than rotational motion.
Rolling Friction: The resistance encountered when a body rolls over a surface, significantly less than sliding friction.