Gauss Rifle
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PIRA Classification: 5G10.80
Description: A series of cube magnets are placed 2.5" apart from each
other. Two steel balls are placed to one side of each magnet. A lone ball is
then slowly rolled toward the first magnet, coming in from the opposite side
of the sphere pairs. The lone ball will strike the first magnet causing a
sphere to be ejected from the opposite side. This sphere rolls toward the
next magnet and so on. The last ball will fly off with a speed of a few
meters per second.
Special Instructions: None
Ideally For: Phys 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402
Condition: Good
Setup time: 5 minutes
Safety Issues: None