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Educational Magnet Applications

01/08/2013

Modern Maglev Toys

MagLev is a term used to describe a newly developed form of transportation. They are very similar to trains. MagLev transportation uses magnets to guide, direct and help accelerate train-like carriages over long distances. MagLev trains can reach impressive speeds of up to 300 miles per hour. In order to demonstrate how MagLev systems work, York House School in Hertfordshire contacted us to buy a set of magnets to create their very own miniature MagLev system. York House School created a guided track and a MagLev carriage. The carriage had... Read More