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Newton's Cradle

Newton's Cradle is the alternative form of Newton's cradle.

Noun capitalized: Newton's cradle

Newton's cradle (plural Newton's cradles)

  1. A device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy via a series of swinging spheres. When a sphere at one end is lifted and released, the resulting force travels through the line and pushes the opposite sphere upward, repeating the process as it swings back down.

Synonyms of Newton's Cradle

Forms of Newton's Cradle

pluralNewton's Cradles
pluralNewton's cradles
alternative formNewton's Cradle

Origin of Newton's Cradle

Named after Isaac Newton.

Questions about Newton's Cradle

What does Newton's Cradle mean?
Newton's Cradle means a device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy via a series of swinging spheres. When a sphere at one end is lifted and released, the resulting force travels through the line and pushes the opposite sphere upward, repeating the process as it swings back down.
What is Newton's Cradle the alternative form of?
Newton's Cradle is the alternative form of Newton's cradle.
What part of speech is Newton's Cradle?
Newton's Cradle is a noun.
What is the plural of Newton's Cradle?
The plural of Newton's Cradle is Newton's Cradles.

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