Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 24 - Think and Explain - Page 467-468: 70

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The technique of magnetic levitation eliminates rail friction, because the train doesn't even touch the rail. Drag forces (forces due to friction with air) remain.
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