Conservation of momentum, elastic and inelastic collisions
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The Collision Puzzle
Why does a truck feel unstoppable? How do airbags save lives? Why does Newton's Cradle behave so strangely?
The answer lies in momentum - one of the most powerful conservation laws in physics.
The Challenge: Newton's Cradle
In Newton's Cradle, Ball 1 is pulled back and released, striking the line of stationary balls. Predict what happens: how many balls swing out on the other side?
What happens when Ball 1 hits the others?
Try it! Click "Drop Ball 1" to see Newton's Cradle in action, then make your prediction!
