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Gaussian Gun

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Grand Illusions
(Code: 22)
5060195601074
110g
Very slowly, you roll the loose ball bearing towards the magnets. As it approaches the magnets, something unexpected happens...
£ 18.99

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Why is it called the Gaussian Gun? Well, no reason really, except that a friend of ours just christened it that, and the name seems to have stuck. It is really very simple, which is why we like it! A plastic channel supports the row of 4 ball bearings, and a pair of neodymium magnets at the end of the row hold all the ball bearings together magnetically. Very slowly, you roll the loose ball bearing towards the magnets. As it approaches the magnets, it and the magnets are pulled together sharply, since these are very strong magnets. And as a result, rather like that Newton's Cradle executive toy we used to see a few years ago, the ball bearing at the other end shoots off at a surprisingly high velocity.

CONTAINS MAGNETS. SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN 16 YEARS AND OVER

Made in UK

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 5/5
Good fun, hands on exploration of magnetism and energy transfer.
Fab Science.
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Demonstates the principles well, and as described. Fun!!
William B.
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Is a great little interest piece. Just right for my aged care residents.
Gary H.
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Paul Rose Review collected by Feefo
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Will Carson Review collected by Feefo
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Becky Parsons Review collected by Feefo
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 5/5
Excellent product demonstrating the power of magnets in an unusual way.
Ronald Seymour Review collected by Feefo
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 5/5
Just great fun and wonderful to wow kids in the classroom. Get them asking why and trying to work out the rules! Momentum here we come!
Ruth Webb Review collected by Feefo