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Thanks for the response. The magnet will be attached to a spring loaded platform moving down and up. The spring constant is quite high so the magnet should move at a decent speed

Homework Statement I am designing a solenoid for a project to meet several specifications. I am attempting to induce an emf of approximately 2V in my circuit by moving a magnet in and out of the coil. I know the magnet has an approximate field strength of 1T. I am trying to determine necessary...

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For grade 12 physics we have built a catapult and it is now our job to determine a few things about it. Its a fixed arm rotating around a lever. It's energy comes from a band stretched when the catapult is wound back. (band is attached to base and onto non-throwing portion of arm) I am just...