Railgun Math Simulator: Build Your Own | 400km/h Launch Projectile

[Fr1ki]

Hey all
Im a second year engineering student bored as hell in the second week of a 3 month vacation. So i decided to try and build a small railgun capable of launching a projectile(20-40g) to about 400km/h.

Attached is a excel file. It is a sort of simulation.

Cells in Blue must be typed in by user.
Cells in Green list the Current/Mass needed to achieve desired values.
The Cell in red must get its values from the table at a given point ( you choose )


This all makes a lot more sense with the simulator.
Please try it out! Any suggestions are welcome! Point out all the mistakes i made ( there must be a few ) and be critical please. This is a dangerous undertaking and i want to be as sure as possible about the math.

Thank You!

 

[eljose79]

Hello there,

I would like to commend you for taking on such a challenging project during your vacation. It shows your dedication and passion for engineering.

I have reviewed your excel file and I must say, it is quite impressive. Your simulation appears to be well thought out and the calculations seem to be accurate. However, since this is a dangerous undertaking, I would suggest seeking guidance from a professional before proceeding with the actual construction of the railgun.

One thing I would like to point out is that the velocity of the projectile may not be solely dependent on the current/mass and distance. Other factors such as friction, air resistance, and the materials used for the railgun may also affect the velocity. It would be beneficial to consider these factors in your simulation as well.

Overall, I think you are on the right track and I encourage you to continue exploring and experimenting with your railgun design. Just remember to prioritize safety and consult with experts in the field before proceeding with any physical construction.

Best of luck to you and keep us updated on your progress!