what is the new years eve ball in new york made of? does the ball actually explode?

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what is the new years eve ball in new york made of? does the ball actually explode?

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2007-12-31 05:52:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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It is made up of hundreds of light bulbs. This year to mark the 100th year, they have switched over to LED lights. Should be interesting. No, the ball does not explode. It just drops to the bottom of the pole and the year lights up.

2007-12-31 06:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by kikio 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It's made from 672 Waterford Crystal triangles and 9,576 Philips Luxeon LEDs. It will just being lowered.

2007-12-31 06:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by Erik Van Thienen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋