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Tim Leijten
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Hi there again,
I have been wondering why train simulators(and trains themself) have a kW specification, AND a maximum force indication.
If I would calculate the speed of a train using some formula, then where is the power value used for?
Does it have something to do?
Or is only the maximum force used for speed calculations?
And I also have another question, I understand trains have a tractive effort curve, where the amount of force at what speed is specified:
Is it possible to calculate such a curve, how?
I am trying to understand train physics, so I hope someone can help me,
Thank you very much!
I have been wondering why train simulators(and trains themself) have a kW specification, AND a maximum force indication.
If I would calculate the speed of a train using some formula, then where is the power value used for?
Does it have something to do?
Or is only the maximum force used for speed calculations?
And I also have another question, I understand trains have a tractive effort curve, where the amount of force at what speed is specified:
Is it possible to calculate such a curve, how?
I am trying to understand train physics, so I hope someone can help me,
Thank you very much!