Newton's Cradle Desktop Toy

  Witness the fascinating phenomenon of Newton's Cradle in action! This classic physics toy brings the principles of momentum and conservation of energy to life right before your eyes. Newton's Cradle consists of a series of identical metal balls suspended from a frame. When one of the balls on the end is pulled back and released, it swings forward and strikes the next ball in line. This impact causes the last ball to be propelled into the air, while the others on the middle stay motionless. The beauty of Newton's Cradle lies in its demonstration of the transfer of energy and momentum. As the first ball swings and strikes the second ball, it transfers its energy to it. This energy then travels through the chain of balls, causing the last ball to rise. However, due to the conservation of energy and momentum, the opposite end ball swings back with the same force, effectively transferring the energy back through the chain. The middle balls in Newton's Cradle remain stationary because they