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    American Railroad Outline

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    In Japan they have the world's fastest train, this train can reach speeds up to 366 miles per hour. The train has been named Maglev of the fact that is levitates off the rail using magnets. Lori Aratani states in her article that America may be getting these kind of trains, “And there is a chance — albeit small — that such maglev technology may come to the East Coast. The Japanese government is all for building a line that would carry passengers between Washington and New

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    Despite the many recognized benefits of high speed rail, Australia is, after almost 30 years of initiatives and investigations, still no closer to high speed rail implementation, mostly because of economic viability. Japan’s maglev train which recently broke a land speed record over 600km/h during testing does not signify that Australia will or should implement a high speed rail, especially since Australia is not as technologically advanced. However, Australia may implement

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    Permanent Magnets Essay

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    It is called the Maglev standing for magnetic levitation. It uses opposite poles to repel train from the tracks so there is very little friction and it can move very fast. It is the fastest type of train. "Magnet Power." Science Spin 2-3. Feb. 2012: 1+. SIRS Discoverer.

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    While it is nothing short of amazing, the board uses electromagnetic levitation, similar to the technology found on Maglev trains. But while the trains have rails to guide them, the hoverboard needs a throughly magnetized surface to operate on. That’s why the cement of Lexus’s beautiful skatepark is lined with hundreds of magnets. And the board isn’t exactly ready for

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    Paper On Magnets

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    There is not much that can be done without the use of magnets. The obvious uses are in hospitals with MRI machines, in our car and mobile phone speakers so we can hear our calls and enjoy our music. However, the use of magnets in nearly all electronics is often overlooked. Electronics need magnets to run, whether it’s a vacuum cleaner, the windows in a car, or the office telephone. Although men lived and worked at one time without magnets, it is impossible today. Living, working and relaxing

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    Executive Summary VVVF drives used to control the speed of LIM, many industrial automation worldwide such as Trains drives, Automatic Screen Door, Moving Walkway, Lift and Escalator, etc., varying the speed of the drive may save energy compared with other techniques for flow control. This mid-term report prepared for detailing how to design and build the structure of LabVIEW simulation for speed control of Linear induction motor and explaining the characteristic of V/F Speed control for Induction

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    Electricity and Magnetism

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    Human civilisation has dealt with magnetism for millennia, earliest evidence dating as far back as 1000 BC where the ancient Chinese civilisation discovered a naturally occurring magnetic ore, magnetite. This ore, commonly known as lodestone was used by the ancient Chinese as a geomagnetic compass, however, no one really knew what magnetism was at the time. For centuries on, we have had basic knowledge regarding electricity based upon static electricity found from rubbing amber and fur. However,

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    Vita Futura We proudly welcome you to our town, Vita Futura. Vita Futura, which means “Future Life” in Italian, is a municipality located in northern San Marino. With a population of 16,000, Vita Futura is developed in an area formerly known as Serravalle, and located on the Italian peninsula along the northeastern edge of the Apennine Mountains (43.97°N, 12.48°E). This microstate is an enclave of Italy. The average temperature in this area is around 13.8, or 56.18℉. Even though San Marino is known

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    Credential Statement

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    Credential Statement I am an Engineer geek who is always looking how to mix the mathematical and scientific analysis with computational applications and tech tools to develop creative solutions that solve technological problems. I design, My two personal passions are: been a passionate curiosity person and seeking new challenges. To that end, ... and love practicing exercise classes or sports. I love swimming. I practice it since my 4 years old and have been part of the national team of my country

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    Reflection Paper on Ecotopia Ernest Callenbach was an successful American author, editor, and simple living adherent. He’s well known as author of the visionary semi-utopian novel Ecotopia, an environmental classic that has sold almost a million copies. In his book Ecotopia, Callenbach describes parts of the American northwest (Northern California, Oregon, and Washington) were to secede from the USA and form a new nation, called Ecotopia, founded on eco-friendly ideals. And some of the idea would

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