Rockets: Linear Momentum & Collisions
Newton's Cradle (Collision Balls)
PIRA Class: 1N22.20
Purpose
To observe conservation of linear momentum (&
conservation of energy!)
Description
Five (5) suspended steel balls demonstrate conservation of momentum.
- Lift away one or more balls; release and observe the same number of ball(s)
jump up from the other side of the row of balls.
Equipment
Newton's Cradle