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Maglev Train

1.)                Why does the train float above the tracks?

2.)                Why is the plexiglass guideway a necessary feature?

3.)                What advantage does a Maglev train provide over conventional trains?

4.)                Explain why the train’s lack of friction against the track would be important.

5.)                What might be some other methods of propulsion for the train?

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