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As far as I know they have more to do with Newton's law that every action has a opposite and equal reaction. As far as them telling time it may have to do with the pendulum and how long each period (swing) is.

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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 steps involved in creating a Newton's Cradle project?

To create a Newton's Cradle project, you will need to follow these steps: Gather materials: You will need five metal or plastic balls of equal size, a sturdy frame to hold the balls, and string or wire to connect the balls. Attach the balls: Use the string or wire to attach the balls in a straight line, making sure they are evenly spaced and can swing freely. Set up the frame: Place the frame on a flat surface and ensure it is stable and secure. Test the project: Pull back one of the balls and release it to see if the kinetic energy transfers through the balls, causing the opposite ball to swing out. Adjust as needed: If the balls are not swinging properly, adjust the spacing or the tension of the strings to achieve the desired effect. Enjoy your Newton's Cradle: Once everything is set up correctly, you can enjoy watching the mesmerizing back-and-forth motion of the balls as they demonstrate the principles of conservation of momentum and energy.


What is that thing that has five metal balls on strings and you pull one on the end out then let it go and the other end swings out then it comes back in and the other end swings out and so on?

The item you are describing is called a Newton's Cradle. It is a device that demonstrates the conservation of momentum and energy through a series of swinging spheres. When one ball is pulled back and released, it transfers its momentum through the stationary balls, causing the opposite ball to swing out in response.


How can I make Newton balls at home?

To make Newton balls at home, you will need materials such as small metal balls, string, and a sturdy frame. First, attach the metal balls to the string evenly spaced apart. Then, hang the string from the frame so that the balls are able to swing freely. When one ball is pulled back and released, it will transfer its energy to the next ball, creating the classic Newton's cradle effect.


How can I build a Newton's cradle?

To build a Newton's cradle, you will need five equally sized metal or plastic balls, a sturdy frame to hang them from, and string or wire to connect the balls. Hang the balls in a row from the frame so they can swing freely. When one ball is pulled back and released, it will transfer its energy to the next ball, creating the classic back-and-forth motion.

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

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


Can hitting with flat balls hurt your tennis strings?

Hitting with flat tennis balls doesn't necessarily hurt your strings all that much, but it definitely hurts your game. They can hurt your strings a little if you are using all of your might to swing into the tennis ball, and because it is flat the ball will flatten out over the strings and cause more areas of the string to become weaker.


What is the best ball for distance?

This all depends on your swing speed my friend. Harder balls go farther for a person with higher swing speeds and softer balls go further for those individuals with lower swing speeds.


How many balls does a batter take to be awarded 1st base?

A batter is awarded 1st base after four balls are pitched outside the strike zone that they do not swing at. This rule is part of baseball's guidelines regarding balls and strikes. If a batter receives a fourth ball, they can advance to 1st base without the risk of being put out.


Do my balls hang low can you swing them to and fro?

well there is a queen and king with a rubber dingaling


How long would it take for the fourth swing if it takes 1 second for the first?

1 second.


How do you beat the fourth switch on mission 9 39 clues?

I don't know.:.:-) I think you have to swing


How do you get a walk when you are playing softball?

by getting 4 balls, or getting hit by the ball you don't swing at any balls. try to stand low and back in the box and in. if the catcher doesn't back up, then you can swing and hit their glove to get an automatic walk. hope that the pitcher is bad


What are the steps involved in creating a Newton's Cradle project?

To create a Newton's Cradle project, you will need to follow these steps: Gather materials: You will need five metal or plastic balls of equal size, a sturdy frame to hold the balls, and string or wire to connect the balls. Attach the balls: Use the string or wire to attach the balls in a straight line, making sure they are evenly spaced and can swing freely. Set up the frame: Place the frame on a flat surface and ensure it is stable and secure. Test the project: Pull back one of the balls and release it to see if the kinetic energy transfers through the balls, causing the opposite ball to swing out. Adjust as needed: If the balls are not swinging properly, adjust the spacing or the tension of the strings to achieve the desired effect. Enjoy your Newton's Cradle: Once everything is set up correctly, you can enjoy watching the mesmerizing back-and-forth motion of the balls as they demonstrate the principles of conservation of momentum and energy.


Where can I find the steel balls item that are attached to a string and they swing from an aframe type stand?

Google Newtons Cradle


What are examples of oscillating motion?

A swing oscillates and newton balls. A grandfather bell clock chimes oscillate as well as your eyes! :)


Which way are tennis strings generally supposed to break vertical or horizontal?

Strings aren't "supposed" to break. They break due to friction caused by repeated rubbing back and forth across each other. When impacted with the ball, the path of the swing causes the mains (verical strings) to shift their position on the crosses (horizontal strings). This "sawing" motion generally results in breaking the mains before the crosses.