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Investigatory Project: Gauss Rifle

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The Gauss Rifle:

A Magnetic Linear Accelerator

Macalino, D. M. D.

Magpantay, J. M.

Recto, I. J.

Reyes, R.

Francisco, P. V.

4 – 5 Zatti IDT 4

In partial fulfilment for the requirement in Physics

Don Bosco Technical Institute – Makati

SY 2011-2012

Ms. April J. Cruz

Research Adviser

Chapter I – Introduction

I. Background of the Study

It was either the Chinese or the Greeks who discovered the properties of lodestone, which "contain magnetite, a natural magnetic material Fe304" (Jezek, 2006). This dated back to the first century, B.C. in the writings of Lucretius and Pliny the Elder, in which he mentions the "magical powers of …show more content…

This step is represented by the magnet and ball bearings on the right side of the figure.)
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3. Now wrap a piece of tape around the magnet so that the ends of the tape are slightly wrapped around the wood slide. Remove the ball bearings. Use the blade to cut off the excess tape. 4. Place the wood slide on the table so that the end of the slide is aligned with the end of the table. 5. Re-do step 2. 6. Pour the sand in the box and smooth it out so that the sand is approximately level. Place the box on the floor a few centimeters away from the edge of the table. 7. Place one ball bearing on the other side of the magnet, about 3 cm away. 8. Measure the height of the table where the Gauss rifle placed. Record the value.

Shooting a One Magnet Stage Gauss Rifle

1. Practice shooting the Gauss rifle so that you can place the plastic box at the correct distance for accurate measurements. The experiment will look something like the first diagram (found on page 13). 2. Lift the slide just a little to get the ball rolling toward the magnet. Keep an eye on the last ball and where it lands so that you know where to place the plastic box. 3.

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