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baja (Nov 6, 2022), carloski (Nov 5, 2022), johncg (Nov 4, 2022), maranon49 (Nov 2, 2022), mwmkravchenko (Nov 1, 2022), odd one (Nov 1, 2022), Ralphxyz (Nov 2, 2022), Rangi (Nov 5, 2022), rlm98253 (Nov 1, 2022), Toolmaker51 (Nov 2, 2022)
If things go south this November, they're gonna start registering magnets, steel balls and wood molding.
Sincerely,
Toolmaker51
...we'll learn more by wandering than searching...
That's OK I still won't be paying for the tax stampOriginally Posted by Toolmaker51
Never try to tell me it can't be done
When I have to paint I use KBS products
Same basic principle as the new catapult systems for launching aircraft from carriers
"The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life."
- Muhammad Ali
Does it actually accelerate? How much? Why?
How does this work? Looks like it exerts substantial force.
Read the Wikipedia article on railguns...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railgun
for a full explanation of the device.
The idea of magnetically accelerated kinetic energy weaponry was originated by the Germans during WW II. Many nations are now pursuing research in the field.
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Regards, Marv
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albertq (Jan 31, 2025)
The Wikipedia article dicribes a railgun using electricity the video shows just magnets. So still wondering how it works.
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