You probably remember this item. You pull on one steel ball from one side and let it drop. When it hits the other balls ii then causes one steel ball from the other side to go.
2007-10-25 15:59:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
They are called Kinetic Balls, or more properly, Newton's Cradle. They are called so because they demonstrate newton's third law of motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
2007-10-25 16:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by Kade 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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What is the name of a 5-Ball pendulum that sits on a desk possibly? It normally is in a stand.?
You probably remember this item. You pull on one steel ball from one side and let it drop. When it hits the other balls ii then causes one steel ball from the other side to go.
2015-08-18 13:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by Tamala 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Desk Balls Pendulum
2016-10-18 01:15:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible
2016-07-30 05:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was originally marketed (at least in the US) as "The Executive Time Waster".
Presumably because they were sort of a Sharper Image style novelty. That is, until everyone had one.
2007-10-25 16:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by vic91106 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good question, I have always called them, "Those clicky balls on strings where you drop one and the one at the other end kicks out, that sits on a desk." Brilliant answer, I know.
I bet you could find one on EBay if you knew the name of it.
2007-10-25 16:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by Polly 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"A load of balls" perhaps? But I see that Alice has given the correct and complete answer.
You will find a graphics version at the bottom of this page http://www.davidbridgen.com/gifs.htm
I may get round to changing the image/s one day.
2007-10-25 16:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by dmb06851 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's called "Newton's Cradle".
2007-10-25 16:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by Alvin P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's called a newton's cradle.
2016-03-15 06:04:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't remember for sure, but was it perpetual motion??????
2007-10-25 16:01:51 · answer #10 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋