Atticus+S14


 * Isp paper 2014 **


 *  Atticus S. **


 *  Cary Academy **
 *  DEFLECTING NERF DARTS WITH MAGNETS **

An experiment was conducted to see if it was possible to repel magnetic Nerf darts with magnets. It was hypothesized that it would work, but the slower darts would work better. Cameras, measuring utensils, and Nerf ammunition were used along with magnets and electrical tape to preform tests on range, speed, and the final experiment, if it is possible to deflect Nerf darts with magnets. It was discovered that it was indeed possible to deflect Nerf darts with magnets. The Nerf darts on average deflected with 24 grams of pull, the mega darts with magnets weighed in at 12 grams. This means that the dart would start to go downward at a faster rate if the magnet was in their path. Discs and smaller darts were not chosen for the final experiment because the magnets would not fit into them practically (especially the ones that were used in the experiment). It was declared that it is possible to deflect Nerf darts with magnets.
 *  ABSTRACT **

 An improvement that may be made might be using the disc projectiles this was not done because of difficulty centering the magnets and because of the spinning motion cased the lift on the discs to act to the right or off center and the flew to the left or right already. future experiments may include electromagnets and a BB gun with magnetic ball bearings, this will bring in a hi speed camera
 *  EXPERIMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE EXPERIMENTS. **

