Superconducting MagLev Train

We learned about superconductors in physics at school, but the subject was always deemed esoteric at best. But when we actually looked at the concept it seemed so simple. Its the type of concept that makes you think of inventions.

And here is a great example, with thinking music and all:

superconducting maglev train video

Something to think about… What if you get too close to the tracks of a full size magnetic levitation train with metal on your person? Are you stuck to it, repelled from it, or stuck within a short distance from it… if you’re strong enough to push yourself close to it, that is. Could you lay under a train? That would be a cool trick. If the subways were mag levs would mice still live down there? Would you have to leave the train on all the time, or could you lower slowly by allow it to cool off? Give me answers. I need answers.

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