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1N30.1 Collision Balls (Newton's Cradle)

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Five balls suspended side by side; pull back one, two, or three to demonstrate conservation of momentum and energy.

Parts List

Collision Balls Apparatus in A. Mechanics, 2B

Relevant Simulation

Collision Lab - 1D, Velocity, Vector Addition - PhET

Other Information

Giant Newton's Cradle

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