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How does a Gauss Rifle work???

  • When the first ball is rolled, it moves towards the magnet.
  • When it gets into the magnetic field of the magnet, it pulls the ball and the ball hits the magnet with force.
  • The kinetic energy of the ball is transferred to the magnet.
  • The energy is then transferred to the next ball and launches it at a faster speed.
  • If you add more magnets and balls, the process will repeat and the ball will go faster and faster and faster and faster!!!

What is kinetic energy?

Kinetic energy is energy of an object in motion.

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Materials used REFERENCES

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www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=gauss-guns

www.miniscience.com/kits/Gauss_Rifle/index.html

www.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/time-warp-gauss-gun/

MAGNETS

STEEL BALLS

RULERS

TAPE

PAPER AND PENCIL

PREZI

INTERNET

http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/time-warp-gauss-gun/

What is potential energy???

What is a Gauss Rifle?

A Gauss Rifle is a tool that uses magnets to launch a set of steel balls at very high speeds to hit a target.

Potential energy is energy that is stored in an object.

Named after Carl Gauss.

Procedure

German mathematician

1. Think of an idea for a project.

2. Write the project proposal.

3. Research the project.

4. Make the project.

Any questions??

Distance traveled

Magnets used

One magnet

36

52

two magnets

three magnets

54

56

four magnets

five magnets

57

six magnets

58

What is a Gauss Rifle and how does it work???

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