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n1caboose
Jul23-10, 07:58 PM
I was wondering how I could calculate the muzzle velocity of a coilgun I am working on. Once I find the magnetic field of the solenoid, how could I calculate the force acting upon a small ball bearing that I am using as ammunition?

I found the conversion:

1 Tesla meter = 1 Newton/Ampere

Is it appropriate to use this equation here? Even if it is not, how was it derived?

Thank you.