Question

Explain how magnetic forces enable a maglev train to float above the tracks. Please help and hurry it’s timed

Answer 1

The magnetic forces enable a maglev train to float above the tracks due to the repulsion property of the similar magnetic poles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The maglev trains consists of a guide-wave which is made up of a network of conventional electromagnet or superconducting element.

The conventional electromagnet with high energy in the guide-way will repel the magnetic poles present below the maglev trains when the current is passed.

As electromagnets attain magnetic energy in the presence of high amount of current, more energy is required for conventional electromagnet guide-ways used maglev trains. But the electromagnets cause repulsion with the magnetic in the bottom of maglev trains leading to floating of the trains on the track or guide-ways.

For superconducting guide-ways, it require less energy compared to electromagnetic guide-ways but very low temperature should be maintained.

As at low temperatures, superconductors will repel the magnetic field due to Meissner effect, it will expel the magnetic flux density thus leading to floating of maglev trains.

Answer 2

We understand that two like poles of magnet repel each other. Maglev train is based on the same concept. The train levitates above the tracks because of repulsion between one set of magnets. One set of magnets lifts the train upwards causing it to levitate or float above tracks and other set of magnets causes it to move forward. This method enables less consumption of energy as loss of energy due to friction is negligible and also, high speed can be achieved.