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QuestionCould I use a bigger capacitor for more power?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou can wire multiple capacitors in the circuit if you want the gun to shoot faster and further.
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QuestionHow far can the projectile go?Community AnswerWith that capacitor, not very. This isn't a weapon. It is more like a school project.
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QuestionDoes the capacitor for this have to be from a disposable camera?Community AnswerAny capacitor should work. Bear in mind that if you get a capacitor that has a higher charge content, it will be more powerful.
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QuestionWill any copper wire work? Or does it specifically have to be magnet wire?Community AnswerYou should go for enameled wire for efficiency reasons. There are materials to avoid. You are looking for wire with a low resistivity to reduce the amount of heat created.
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