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Solution: Why Maglev trains levitate

Link to problem: Why Magnetic trains levitate

solution to problem about relationship between wavenumber of magnetic field and lateral size of cubic magnets in Halbach array

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solution to problem with estimation of electromotive force for maglev train moving with constant velocity

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solution to problem about angular frequency of induced electromotive force in maglev train

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two alternative solutions to problem about amplitude of alternating current and phase-shift with using Kirchoff's laws and phasor diagrams

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solution to problem about components of force applied to train as a function of velocity for fixed distance between Halbach arrays

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solution to problem about lift and drag forces applied to maglev train car

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solution to problem about minimum aspect ratio resulting in maximum lift force applied to maglev train car

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solution to problem about takeoff velocity for maglev train

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solution to problem about gap between wheels and rails for magnetic levitation train at given speed

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