Experimenting with Magnets and Marbles: Relation to Gauss Rifle Guns

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A Gauss rifle is an electromagnetic device that uses magnets to accelerate projectiles, often marbles. The discussion explores whether the principles of a Gauss rifle apply to electromagnetic rifles, emphasizing the use of magnetic flux density in both. The experiment mentioned involves using magnets and marbles, which aligns with the basic mechanics of a Gauss rifle. The conversation clarifies that both types of rifles utilize similar concepts of magnetic propulsion. Understanding these principles can enhance experimental outcomes related to electromagnetic launchers.
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i'm sure some of you are familiar with a gauss rifle. I'm doing an experiment using the magnets and marbles. does this at all relate to the gauss rifle guns.thanks
 
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i'm sure some of you are familiar with a gauss rifle. I'm doing an experiment using the magnets and marbles. does this at all relate to the gauss rifle guns.thanks

What is it, like a rail gun??
 
"Gauss" is the unit of measurement of magnetic flux density. In this case, it's basically a nickname for any gun using an electromagnetic launcher.
 
so does the electromagnetic rifle use the same concept as teh guass rifle involving magnets and marbles
 

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