Vocab
A push or pull that can change the motion of an object
A force
What does the term "Maglev" stand for?
Magnetic levitation
Magnets with opposite poles...
are attracted to/move towards each other.
True
The tendency of objects to pull towards one another
Attraction
What is the benefit of Maglev trains?
They can move much faster than regular trains
What is the force used by magnets when they move towards or away from each other?
Magnetism
True or false? Magnetic levitation train systems can be found in most countries
False- only in China, Germany, Japan and South Korea
The push of objects away from each other
Repel
In what countries can you find magnetic levitation trains?
China, Germany, Japan, and South Korea
True or False? A magnet is attracting when it pushes objects away from each other.
False-- object is repelling
True or false? Maglev technology relies on the principle of gravitational force.
The space around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act on objects
Magnetic field
What is the principle that allows Maglev trains to levitate?
Electromagnetic propulsion
Any magnet has two ends, each one is called ...
A magnetic pole
True or false? Maglev trains move forward on the track by using solar power to generate electricity
False-- they use electric coils to create a magnetic field
An object that can produce a magnetic field and attract opposite poles and repel like poles
Magnet
What are the three components of a maglev train system?
A large electrical power source, metal coils lining a track, and guidance magnets.
What kind of magnet can be turned on and off?
Electromagnets
True or false? Electromagnetic propulsion is the primary principle used to power Maglev trains
True