Rail Gun Problem
In this problem you are going to find the speed of the bar when it reaches the end of the rails. You are going to assume that friction is negligible when making this calculation

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Based on the information below, determine the current through the metal bar, the magnetic force on the bar and its speed when it reaches the end of the rails
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Force (N):
Speed (m/s):
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