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Due to the forces of friction and gravity, a "Newton's Cradle" does eventually come to a stop in merely a few minutes.

In space, however, gravity is still present, but is at its minimum. Then, the balls could take millennia to finally stop swinging.

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Will newton's cradle work with Styrofoam balls?

Newton's cradle may not work as effectively with Styrofoam balls compared to metal balls, as Styrofoam balls are lighter and less dense. The lighter weight of Styrofoam balls could affect the momentum transfer between the balls, potentially leading to a less pronounced swinging motion in the Newton's cradle.


Did Isaac Newton make Newton Balls?

I can not tell you why he made it but I can tell you about it. Newton's cradle can be modeled with simple physics and minor errors if it is incorrectly assumed the balls always collide in pairs. If one ball strikes 4 stationary balls that are already touching, the simplification is unable to explain the resulting movements in all 5 balls, which are not due to friction losses. For example, in a real Newton's cradle the 4th has some movement and the first ball has a slight reverse movement. All the animations in this article show idealized action (simple solution) that only occurs if the balls are not touching initially and only collide in pairs.


In the case of Newton's Cradle it is known that once set in motion the balls will eventually stop moving Why?

The reasons are the same as they are for any similar oscillatory system. It is largely because energy is dissipated as heat wherever there is friction: at the ends of the strings and where the balls collide. Hence the total amount of energy within the system falls until the oscillation is no more. Wherever there are resistive forces, there can be no perpetual motion without violating the Conservation of Energy principle.


You are learning how to juggle and when ever you practice the balls move forward causing you to walk forward how do you stop this?

To stop the balls from moving forward when you practice juggling, try adjusting your stance to make sure your feet are parallel and shoulder-width apart. Focus on tossing the balls directly upwards instead of forwards, and try to control the height of your tosses to keep the balls within your juggling space. Practicing with a wall in front of you can also help prevent the balls from rolling forward.


How does Newton's cradle work if there is a finger in between the silver balls and why does it act this way?

Well, when you put your finger in between the pendula (the little balls connected to the wire), that stops the flow of energy through the pendula. Newton's Cradle is a device that shows the laws of motion through entertainment. When one pendula is lifted, the the gravity transfers potential energy into kinetic energy, which is sent through the three pendula and to the last one, forcing that pendula to fly up. When the pendula comes back down, it starts the process all over again.

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What does friction have to do with newton's cradle?

Friction between the balls in Newton's Cradle can dampen the energy transfer between them, causing the balls to eventually stop swinging. This frictional force can also cause the balls to lose momentum with each collision, affecting the efficiency of the energy transfer through the system.


Did Isaac Newton invent Newton balls?

yes he did


What are the tiny magnetic balls called?

newton balls


What is the lead balls on strings that swing back and fourth called?

Those are called Newton's cradle or Newton's balls.


What are the metal balls called on a desk?

They are typically called "stress balls" or "fidget balls."


Will newton's cradle work with Styrofoam balls?

Newton's cradle may not work as effectively with Styrofoam balls compared to metal balls, as Styrofoam balls are lighter and less dense. The lighter weight of Styrofoam balls could affect the momentum transfer between the balls, potentially leading to a less pronounced swinging motion in the Newton's cradle.


What do you call the thing that has 6 balls and 1 hits and it goes through the other 5 and hits the 6th one?

It's called "Newton's Cradle". It's also known as "Balance Balls", "Newton's Pendulum", and "Newton's Balls" This toy demonstrates the law of conservation of momentum.


Did Isaac Newton make Newton Balls?

I can not tell you why he made it but I can tell you about it. Newton's cradle can be modeled with simple physics and minor errors if it is incorrectly assumed the balls always collide in pairs. If one ball strikes 4 stationary balls that are already touching, the simplification is unable to explain the resulting movements in all 5 balls, which are not due to friction losses. For example, in a real Newton's cradle the 4th has some movement and the first ball has a slight reverse movement. All the animations in this article show idealized action (simple solution) that only occurs if the balls are not touching initially and only collide in pairs.


Did Sir Isaac Newton invent newton balls?

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How much do silver newton balls cost?

I believe about $809.72


What is 5 metal balls on a string called?

Newton's Cradle


What are the three laws Isaac newton invented?

All I know is this:An object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest stays at rest.Hope I helped!