Build a Gauss Rifle!
Playing with magnets is irresistible, and it can also be a great learning moment. How many magnets will it take to launch a ball bearing, and how far will it fly? This kit provides a fun way to learn basic physics concepts.
"My entire family enjoyed this project. We took the gauss rifle to a birthday party and every adult and child experimented with it. We had scientific questions being ask, hypothesis being created then tested! It was like being a part of a real science lab!"
What can you do with magnets and ball bearings that makes a lot of noise? Why, build a magnetic rifle of course! Now, this rifle is not a weapon, but a fun way for you to learn a lot more about physics concepts, like momentum and magnetism. With this physics kit, you will see a magnetic field at work and use it to make a Gauss rifle. We’ve included enough neodymium magnets and steel balls to build a four stage Gauss rifle! Try different combinations of magnets and balls to see how the rifle’s final velocity varies.
For troubleshooting tips for this kit, please read this science project’s FAQ's.
Each kit contains:
| 4|| Neodymium magnets|
| 10|| Nickel-plated steel balls|
| 2|| Wooden dowels|
Printed instructions are not included with the science kit. Project directions are available online.
You will also need from home:
|- Wood glue|
|- Clear tape|
|- Plastic shoebox|
|- Sand, 2 cups|
|- Tape measure, metric|
| - A table with room in front of it|
| - Calculator with a square root function or you can calculate square roots using a free online calculator like ecalc.com|
For troubleshooting tips for this kit, please read this science project’s FAQ's
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by michael k|
this thing is awesome. ive made things like this out of knex pieces and this is basically the same thing, but instead of rubber bands, it uses magnets.
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