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1N30.10 - Newton's Cradle

  • Description

This demonstration illustrates mechanical energy conservation in collisions. The number of balls that move is equal to the number of balls released, which shows the energy is conserved.

  • Equipment
  • Newton cradle
  • How to assemble and operate
  • 1. Lift chosen number of balls away from remaining balls at rest, ensuring strings are tight
  • 2. Release lifted balls, observe collision
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