how does a locomotive pull so much weight?

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how does a locomotive pull so much weight?

2007-05-15 08:46:03 · 4 answers · asked by CHARLES P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Cause it has a big engine? Duh...

2007-05-15 08:49:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mark P. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That is because the locomotive is moving mass and not weight.

2007-05-15 16:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by Stan the Rocker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It has a powerful engine, it is very heavy (sometimes with weights added to make it heavier) to get lots of traction, the tracks are laid with very gentle slopes (no steep hills), and the cars have good wheels and bearings with low friction.

2007-05-15 16:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

LOTS of torque!!!

2007-05-15 15:51:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋