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Autor/inn/en | Cross, Rod; Gauld, Colin |
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Titel | Understanding Newton's Cradle. II: Exploring a Real Cradle |
Quelle | In: Physics Education, 56 (2021) 2, Artikel 025002 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Zusatzinformation | ORCID (Cross, Rod) ORCID (Gauld, Colin) |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0031-9120 |
Schlagwörter | Scientific Principles; Conservation (Concept); Mechanics (Physics); Demonstrations (Educational); Science Instruction; Energy; Motion; Toys; Science Experiments; Video Technology; Observation |
Abstract | Newton's cradle is a well-known physics toy that is commonly used by teachers to demonstrate conservation laws in mechanics. It can also be used to investigate the physics of colliding objects, by recording motion of the balls on video film. Various experiments are described using 3-ball and 5-ball cradles, showing how different types of collision can be investigated depending on whether the balls are touching or separated. The sequence of collisions was examined as a function of time, with the surprising observation that very small gaps between the balls, invisible on video film, make a significant difference to the collision dynamics. Additional experiments illustrate the effects of changes in ball stiffness and the mass of the middle ball and provide an introduction for students and teachers into possible research projects. Each experiment is illustrated with a supplementary video. [For "Understanding Newton's Cradle. I: Modelling the Ideal Cradle," see EJ1286997.] (As Provided). |
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Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2024/1/01 |