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Direct linkCross, Rod; Gauld, Colin – Physics Education, 2021
Newton's cradle is a well-known physics toy that is commonly used by teachers to demonstrate conservation laws in mechanics. It can also be used to investigate the physics of colliding objects, by recording motion of the balls on video film. Various experiments are described using 3-ball and 5-ball cradles, showing how different types of collision…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Conservation (Concept), Mechanics (Physics), Demonstrations (Educational)
