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5C30.u1 - Nail Gun

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​5C30.u1 - Nail Gun

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Title5C30.u1 - Nail Gun
Objective

Demonstrate energy storage in a capacitor and conversion of electrical potential to a magnetic pulse to kinetic energy of a dart.​

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Assembly Instructions

Instructions
Make sure that the power supply positive lead goes to the power relay. When discharging the gun, make sure that the charge/discharge switch is in the discharge position. The typical target to gun separation is 8 ft. The projectile should be inserted so that the end of it is just flush with end of the barrel.​

Setup Time15
Operation Time
Preview Time10
Operation Instructions
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Demo on DimeNo
PIRA 200No
Export Instructions (if different)
HazardsNone
Analysis/Information

Analysis

There are 10 capacitors in parallel @ 11,500 microfarad, that works out to .115F, so Et(180V)= 1863 J
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Category5 Electricity and Magnetism
Subcategory5C - Capacitance
Keywordsenergy transfer, electrical energy to kinetic energy, magnetic gun, coil gun, gauss gun
Construction Information
 
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nail gun apparatus
1
power relay for nail gun
1
nail gun power supply
1
wood board with feet
1
nail painted orange for easy viewing
1
target poster and tacks
1