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Good Question – Why does a train REALLY stay on the track?
by Marshall Brain | June 29, 2009
Why does a train REALLY stay on the track? No, it is not the flanges on the wheels. Richard Feynman provides the real answer:
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Robert Lamb says:
We also have some excellent train articles on HowStuffWorks.com:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/train.htm
http://science.howstuffworks.com/subway.htm
http://science.howstuffworks.com/maglev-train.htm
http://science.howstuffworks.com/diesel-locomotive.htm
http://science.howstuffworks.com/steam-technology.htm
http://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/great-train-robbery.htm~rl
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Tim says:
Hm, cool idea. Wonder who thought of that one!
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