A Newtons cradle is a device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy using a series of swinging spheres.This incredible GIANT version of Newton’s Cradle is almost 17″ tall and its polished chrome balls are 2.5″ in diameter. Mesmerize kids and adults as they watch the pendulum action of the balance balls hit and bounce off each other.
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Also makes for a great physics desk toy for teachers or place it in your office.Demonstrate the law of conservation of energy and momentum with a Newton’s Cradle! This large Newton’s Cradle is one of the most incredible – and popular – physics toys ever made.
Named after Sir Isaac Newton and his Third Law of Motion, Newton’s Cradle is an instant classic that’s sure to provide a valuable glimpse into the world of physics in a way that’s sure to grab the attention.
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When a ball on one end of the cradle is pulled away from the others and then released, it strikes the next ball in the cradle, which remains motionless. But the ball on the opposite end of the row is thrown into the air, then swings back to strike the other balls, starting the chain reaction again in reverse.
