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What is magnetic gun?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

By Magnetic Gun, I'm assuming you are referring to a projectile weapon that uses the forces of magnetism to launch a "bullet" or projectile at high velocities. Also referred to as a "Rail Gun"

The basic premise is; a series of electromagnets are placed in a row and each is turned on and off in series creating a wave effect. The projectile is ferrous, meaning it contains iron and is there for attracted to the magnetic force. As the first electromagnet is turned on, the projectile is propelled towards it, the first magnet is shut off and the second magnet energizes carrying the projectile further down the "rail". If enough magnets are used in the proper sequence, rail guns can reach remarkable speeds.

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