Gauss Rifle

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Ryan98
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Project Question: I am planning on doing the Gauss Rifle and they ask for 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch neodymium magnets, I have access to 12.5mm by 12.5 mm neodymium magnets (N42), and instead of 1/2'' nickel plated balls I have 1/2'' chrome steel ball bearings would these work?
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Gauss Rifle

Post by Ryan98 »

Hi, I am planning on making the Gauss Rifle for a science fair project due on March 16th. I was just wondering however if chrome ball bearings would work for this rather than nickel plated steel balls? Thanks so much for the information!!
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Re: Gauss Rifle

Post by deleted-249560 »

Chrome plating shouldn't be different than nickel plating. The balls themselves should still be steel though.

Good luck and be careful, please.

Howard
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