====== Gauss Rifle ======

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===== Description =====

A magnetic linear accelerator is used to accelerate a steel ball bearing down a track.    Classes Used: Phys 100, 101


Magnetism, Conservation of Energy, Conservation of Momentum and Impulse  

Online Source:      
[[ http://scitoys.com/scitoys/scitoys/magnets/gauss.html |  Source 1 ]]  
Updated on 05/30/13



===== Purpose =====


To demonstrate forces and acceleration on an object from a magnet.  



===== Apparatus =====


Gauss Rifle track, 7 ball bearings, 2 strong magnets (all kept as one piece in storage)  



===== Setup =====


  * Set the track on a level surface on a support to stay upright.
  
  * Place 3 ball bearings in a row in front of each of the two magnets.
  
  * Take the last ball bearing and place it at the very end of the track (on the far side of the magnet from the other ball bearings).
  
  * Give the bearing a small roll towards the first magnet.
  


===== Notes =====



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