JAWAHAR NAVODAYA

VIDYALAYA
GANDHINAGAR
Train

MANSVI PTEL
 Certificate
This is to certify that
Mansvi Patel
of class XII B has accomplished the physics
project entitled:
“Magnetic Levitation & its
Application”
SIGN OF PRINCIPAL:-
under the guidance of Mr.
Mahesh Tripathi (PGT Physics)
SIGN OF TEACHER:-

SIGN OF EXAMINER:-
 Acknowledgement
I have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have
been possible without the kind support and help of many
individuals and organizations. I would like to extend my
sincere thanks to all of them.
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to
my teacher Mr. Mahesh Tripathi,(sir) who gave me the
golden opportunity to do this wonderful project of
Physics on “Magnetic Levitation and its Application”,
who also helped me in completing my project. I came to
know about so many new things, I am really thankful to
him.

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 Introduction
MAGLEV is the first fundamental innovation in the field of railroad.
Magnetically levitated train is highly modern vehicle.
The MAGLEV TRAIN is based on the phenomenon of magnetic
levitation. Magnetic levitation is method by which an object is
suspended in the air with no support other than magnetic fields. The
fields are used to reserve or counteract the gravitational pull and any
other counter accelerations. Maglev can create frictionless, efficient,
far-out-sounding technology.
 Aim
This MAGLEV trains that hover just above the tracks are
actually possible due to magnetic levitation, or maglev for
short. These trains use powerful magnets to stay in the air.
Magnets generate a magnetic field. This magnetic field can
push or pull on other nearby magnets, or generate a force.
Whether the magnets push or pull depends on the direction
in which the magnetic poles are facing.
In the case of a maglev train, this magnetic force is used to
push against the train's weight. Weight is the force that pulls
an object down toward the earth because of gravity. If the
magnetic force is strong enough, it can overcome the train's
weight and push it up into the air!

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 Procedure
1. Before you start building your train, check to make sure you
have the right magnetic tape. If you have monopolar magnetic
tape, the strips of tape should repel each other. You can go ahead
and use the monopolar tape a. If the strips of your magnetic
tape attract each other, the tape might be bipolar or multipolar. In
that case, you will have to repolarize your tape first.
2. Peel the paper backing off the two short magnetic strips and
attach them to one side of the wooden block, as shown in Figure.
The edges of the strips should line up with the edges of the block.
This block will be your train car.
Cut a piece of wood or cardboard to use as the base of your train
track, at least “24 long and 3 wide”.
3.Using one of the long plastic angle pieces as a straightedge, draw
five lines lengthwise on the base.
• Draw a center line down the middle of the base.
• Draw one line 5 mm to each side of the centerline.
• Draw one line 20 mm to each side of the centerline.
4. Attach the long magnetic strips and plastic angle pieces to your
base. Pay close attention to the spacing, it is important for getting your
train to work properly.
• Peel the paper backing off the long magnetic strips. Carefully
place them on the base so their inside edges line up with the lines
5 mm from your centerline, so the strips are 10 mm apart. Note: if
the magnetic strips are not sticky enough to stick to the base on
their own, use clear double-sided tape. Make sure you press
down firmly so they stick in place.
• Use double-sided tape to attach the plastic angle pieces to the
base so their inside edges line up with the lines 20 mm from your
centerline, so they are 40 mm apart.
• Place your train on the track with the magnetic strips facing
down. It should hover parallel to the tracks, and you should be
able to slide it back and forth without getting stuck.
 Cross-sectional view of the spacing for the
magnet strips and plastic angle pieces

Picture of a
completed track.
 Conclusions
MAGLEV has the potential to become a major mode
of transportation. Maglev trains are the fastest mode of
ground transportation and can be more efficient than
cars and conventional trains at high speeds.
Maglev trains do not create direct pollution emissions
and are always quieter in comparison to traditional
systems when operating at the same speeds.