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A maglev train has wheels, but no friction is created between the train and the track. (p. 16)
NO! It has no wheels and no friction is created.
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The word maglev is short for "magic leverage." (p. 16)
NO! It's short for "magnetic levitation."
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Bullet trains got their start in the USA. (p.6)
NO! Bullet trains got their start in Japan.
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The only maglev passenger trains in operation are in Shanghai, China and Los Angeles, California. (p. 18)
NO! The only maglev passenger trains in operation are in Shanghai.
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High-speed train tracks have long, gentle curves to reduce the air resistance force. (p. 13)
NO! They have long, gentle curves to reduce the centrifugal force.
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TGV is a unit used to measure the power created by an engine. (p. 22 Glossary)
NO! Horsepower is a unit used to measure the power created by an engine. OR TGV is France's high-speed rail system.
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The point where tracks and roadways cross each other is called a friction crossing. (p. 15)
NO! It's called a grade crossing.
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Electric locomotives are no better for the environment than diesel locomotives. (p. 11)
NO! Electric locomotives are BETTER than diesel locomotives.
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Some locomotives can create 12,000 horsepower, which is the same amount of power as 12,000 normal cars. (p. 10)
NO! Some locomotives can create 12,000 horsepower, which is the same amount of power as 60 cars.
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The first Shinkansen opened in 1946. (p. 7)
NO! The first Shinkansen opened in 1964.
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Streamlined means: the motorized vehicle that pulls a train. (p. 22 Glossary)
NO! Streamlined means: designed to easily move through the air. OR Locomotive means: the motorized vehicle that pulls a train.
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There are plans to create high-speed rail systems in India, Mexico, Russia, and Canada. (p. 21)
NO! There are plans to create high-speed rail systems in India, Russia, Argentina and South Africa.
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