This is our Maglev train design changed a little bit.

In class we have been working on maglev trains. I know you’re probably thinking, “Well, what is a Maglev train?” A maglev train is a type of train that can float above the tracks by using magnets. My group’s idea for creating the maglev train was to put nine ring magnets onto the bottom of the train. Then we put two strip magnets onto the middle of the track and we put as many ring magnets as we could fit around the outside of the track, which was around the strip magnets. But we have to put the same poles (north to north or south to south) of the train’s magnets and the track’s magnets face each other so they repel and the train will float.

But today when we tested our design out, sadly it failed. What happened was that we put our train above the tracks and gave it a push to start it going. What was supposed to happen was that the train was to get from one side to the other side of the box without touching the tracks by using the magnets on the tracks and on the bottom of the train. When we put the train on the tracks, it started to levitate but when we gave it a push it fell to the ground.

My experience working with my group was pretty good. We were arguing over which idea we should test out and we were talking over each other a little bit. But besides those things we worked really well together. Our next design will definitely work!!!