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What type of energy is a slinky?
kenetic energy is the type that is used when it moves but it is not energy but it uses it as all things do
What kind of energy does a slinky have?
energy that is stored in the spring when it is compressed.energy is stored in the spring when it is stretched.
How does a slinky work?
The Slinky, like all objects, tends to resist change in its motion. Because of this inertia, if it were placed at the top of the stairs it would stay at rest without moving at all. At this point it has potential or stored energy. But once it is started down the stairs and gravity affects it, the potential energy is converted to the energy of motion or kinetic energy and the Slinky gracefully tumbles coil by coil down the stairs.The physical properties of the slinky determine how quickly it moves under the influence of gravity. Although its movement may look simple, from a scientific point of view the motion is quite complex. As the slinky moves down the steps, energy is transferred along its length in a longitudinal or compressional wave, which resembles a sound wave that travels through a substance by transferring a pulse of energy to the next molecule. How quickly the wave moves depends on the spring constant and the mass of the metal. Other factors, such as the length of the slinky, the diameter of the coils and the height of the step must be considered to completely understand why a slinky moves as it does.
What is the medium of a slinky?
Slinky coils
What is the length of a slinky stretched out?
depends on the slinky
What type of energy is a slinky?
kenetic energy is the type that is used when it moves but it is not energy but it uses it as all things do
What form of energy is a slinky?
Kinetic energy
What is the purpose of slinky lab?
The purpose of the slinky lab is to see how waves reflect, refract, and lose and gain energy.
What kind of energy does a slinky have?
energy that is stored in the spring when it is compressed.energy is stored in the spring when it is stretched.
How do you use a slinky?
We thank you for adopting a slinky! Now that you have a slinky of your own, you can find many uses for your little friend. Traditional uses involve putting the slinky atop a high object -commonly a staircase. Place the slinky on one flat end, and then tip the top of the slinky, so the other flat end falls onto the next lowest area -in this case, the next stair step. The slinky will then begin to fall down the stairs on its own, flipping and flopping over itself as it goes. If you wish, you may sing the Slinky Song as it does so. Slinkies are also useful for stretching, and particularly loing ones can be used for clumsy games of jumprope, emulating a sine graph (wonderful for distracting physics students!), and wrapping around things. The ends of a slinky can also be used for poking things, but we ask you not to harm anyone with your slinky, for it makes the slinky sad. Remember to take good care of your slinky, lest it get tangled and very hard to unravel. We wish you years of fun with your slinky, and perhaps you'll find even more uses for it.
Toys that start with a S?
a slinky a slinky fun for everyone a slinky a slinky
How does a slinky?
The Slinky, like all objects, tends to resist change in its motion. Because of this inertia, if it were placed at the top of the stairs it would stay at rest without moving at all. At this point it has potential or stored energy. But once it is started down the stairs and gravity affects it, the potential energy is converted to the energy of motion or kinetic energy and the Slinky gracefully tumbles coil by coil down the stairs.The physical properties of the slinky determine how quickly it moves under the influence of gravity. Although its movement may look simple, from a scientific point of view the motion is quite complex. As the slinky moves down the steps, energy is transferred along its length in a longitudinal or compressional wave, which resembles a sound wave that travels through a substance by transferring a pulse of energy to the next molecule. How quickly the wave moves depends on the spring constant and the mass of the metal. Other factors, such as the length of the slinky, the diameter of the coils and the height of the step must be considered to completely understand why a slinky moves as it does.
How does a slinky work?
The Slinky, like all objects, tends to resist change in its motion. Because of this inertia, if it were placed at the top of the stairs it would stay at rest without moving at all. At this point it has potential or stored energy. But once it is started down the stairs and gravity affects it, the potential energy is converted to the energy of motion or kinetic energy and the Slinky gracefully tumbles coil by coil down the stairs.The physical properties of the slinky determine how quickly it moves under the influence of gravity. Although its movement may look simple, from a scientific point of view the motion is quite complex. As the slinky moves down the steps, energy is transferred along its length in a longitudinal or compressional wave, which resembles a sound wave that travels through a substance by transferring a pulse of energy to the next molecule. How quickly the wave moves depends on the spring constant and the mass of the metal. Other factors, such as the length of the slinky, the diameter of the coils and the height of the step must be considered to completely understand why a slinky moves as it does.
Which slinky will go faster a slinky jr or a slinky?
I think that the Slinky original is the best. It's bigger than the Slinky Jr. and will most likely go faster! BTW, I LOVE Slinky! Chow, ;)
What gauge strings do kirk use?
According to the Ernie Ball website. he uses Power Slinky. 11-48
What is the medium of a slinky?
Slinky coils
Does a slinky toy spring walking down stairs require energy or release energy?
The "slinky toy walking down the stairs" requires an initial impetus or push (a gain in inertial energy) from the user, then it both gains and releases gravitational and inertial energy during the remainder of it's 'walk'. There is no free lunch with energetic systems (whether we discuss a 'slinky' or the expansion of the universe); An initial source of energy must be present and must be imparted to the system for the system to do work. Simply dropping a ball from your hand and observing it impact the ground requires, at a minimum, the gravitational potential energy of the earth imparted to the ball.
