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This very simple toy uses a magnetic chain reaction to launch a steel marble at a target at high speed. The toy is very simple to build, going together in minutes, and is very simple to understand and explain, and yet fascinating to watch and to use. The materials are simple. We need a wooden ruler that has a groove in the top in which a steel ball can roll easily. Any piece of wood or aluminum or brass with a groove will work. We chose the ruler because they are easy to find around the house or at school or at a local stationery store.
We need some sticky tape. Again, almost any kind will do. Here we use Scotch brand transparent tape, but vinyl electrical tape works just as well.
We need four magnets. Most any type will do, but the stronger the magnets are, the faster the balls will go. Here we use the super strong gold-plated neodymium-iron-boron magnets we have made available in our catalog for the other projects. They work great.
We will also need nine steel balls, with a diameter that is a close match to the height of the magnets. We use 5/8 inch diameter nickel plated steel balls from our catalog.
The only tool we will need is a sharp knife for trimming the tape. We start by taping the first magnet to the ruler at the 2.5 inch mark. The distance is somewhat arbitrary -- we wanted to get all four magnets on a one foot ruler. Feel free to experiment with the spacing later. With the sharp knife, trim off any excess tape. Be careful, since the knife will be strongly attracted to the magnet.
It is very important that you keep the magnets from jumping together. They are made of a brittle sintered material that shatters like a ceramic. Tape the ruler to the table temporarily, so that it doesn't jump up to the next magnet as you tape the second magnet to the ruler. Continue taping the magnets to the ruler, leaving 2.5 inches between the magnets.
When all four magnets are taped to the ruler, it is time to load the gauss rifle with the balls.
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What is a linear accelerator used for?
linear accelerator is commonly used for external beam radiation treatment for patients with cancer.The linear accelerator is used to treat all parts/organs of the body.It used to treat all body site,using conventional technique.......LAVANDER GIRL_08
How can I build a homemade linear accelerator?
Building a homemade linear accelerator is a complex and potentially dangerous project that requires advanced knowledge of physics and engineering. It involves creating a system that can accelerate charged particles using electromagnetic fields. Due to the high voltages and potential risks involved, it is not recommended for amateur builders. It is important to consult with experts and follow strict safety protocols if attempting to build a linear accelerator.
How can I build a homemade linear particle accelerator?
Building a homemade linear particle accelerator is extremely complex and dangerous. It requires advanced knowledge of physics, engineering, and access to specialized equipment and materials. It is not recommended to attempt this without proper training and supervision from experts in the field.
How does a linear accelerator (linac) work to deliver radiation therapy?
A linear accelerator (linac) uses electricity to generate high-energy X-rays or electrons that are directed at the tumor to kill cancer cells. The linac delivers precise doses of radiation to the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
What does a linear accelerator do and how does it work in the context of cancer treatment?
A linear accelerator is a machine that uses high-energy radiation to treat cancer by targeting and destroying cancer cells. It works by delivering precise beams of radiation to the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This helps to shrink or eliminate the tumor and stop the growth of cancer cells.
Why would a linear accelerator have no effect on a neutron?
A linear accelerator works by having a magnet at the end of the accelerator. If the particle is neutral then it will not be attracted to the magnet and therefore nothing will happen, as in the case of a neutron.
What is a LINAC?
Adapted linear accelerator
What particles can be accelerated by a linear accelerator?
electrons and protons
What term is used in treatment of tumors with radiation?
Linear Accelerator
Why can't a linear accelerator speed up neutrons?
Neutrons have a neutral charge. It is a particle's charge that permits it to be boosted in a linear accelerator. Thus protons and electrons can be boosted, but neutrons alone cannot.
Linear particle accelerators are also known as what?
A linac, which is a foreshortening of linear accelerator, is sometimes used to refer to that device.
What machine does a maglev train use?
It's called a linear accelerator.
What is a linear accelerator used for?
linear accelerator is commonly used for external beam radiation treatment for patients with cancer.The linear accelerator is used to treat all parts/organs of the body.It used to treat all body site,using conventional technique.......LAVANDER GIRL_08
What is a UNILAC accelerator?
Unilac is Universal Linear accelerator. The accelerator is a heavy ion linac that is based at the GSI Helmholtz Centre specifically for Heavy Ion Research. The accelerator can provide beams of accelerated ions of many elements that range from hydrogen to uranium.
How can I build a homemade linear accelerator?
Building a homemade linear accelerator is a complex and potentially dangerous project that requires advanced knowledge of physics and engineering. It involves creating a system that can accelerate charged particles using electromagnetic fields. Due to the high voltages and potential risks involved, it is not recommended for amateur builders. It is important to consult with experts and follow strict safety protocols if attempting to build a linear accelerator.
How can I build a homemade linear particle accelerator?
Building a homemade linear particle accelerator is extremely complex and dangerous. It requires advanced knowledge of physics, engineering, and access to specialized equipment and materials. It is not recommended to attempt this without proper training and supervision from experts in the field.
Quality assurance of a medical linear accelerator?
A good QA program that can overlook the essential parameters of an accelerator and a good collaboration between different categories of workers such as engineers, physicists, nurses, etc., help to keep a high uptime of the accelerator.
