Newton Pendulum Cradle Ball

A Newton Pendulum cradle ball is a decorative ornament that is consists of five balls. Similarly, the balls are hanging by thin threads that have perfect alignment. At the same time, it has a thread that connects to the bars standing on a base. You can pull a ball up and then release it. Then it will swing and collide with the others and swing-out the ball on the opposite side. This material can demonstrate the conservation of energy, friction, and momentum. The swung ball will transmit force into the remaining balls. Moreover, this ornament was named after the English scientist naming Sir Isaac Newton during the 17th century. Additionally, you can also call it Newton’s balls or ball clicker. The balls have an identical size.

Table Decoration

You can also use it as a table decoration in your office or study table. This material has a simple design that can illustrate the fundamental laws of physics. Newton did not invent this cradle ball. He got the credit of naming it after him because of two reasons. First, they derived the law of conservation of momentum from the second law of motion which was force equals mass times acceleration. Secondly, Newton was more famous in the world of physics than Christiaan Huygens, the person who use pendulums to study collisions. You can place this cradle ball on your desk and watch the ball collide on the remaining steel balls whenever you are thinking deeply about something.

Useful Material

This is a useful material that most schools and universities can have as they present ideas about the fundamental laws of motion in physics. It simply states Newton’s third law of motion that there is an opposite and equal reaction for every action. You can also use it to clear your thoughts and understanding. This is a helpful material that can give relaxation and peace of mind. You can display it at any high area inside your house.