Newton's cradle is a contraption where metal balls hang from a frame. When one ball is pulled and released, the collision causes one ball on the opposite end to be released.
Yes, that's correct. Newton's cradle, also known as Newton's balls, consists of a series of metal balls or spheres suspended in a frame or stand. The balls are usually made of steel or another metallic material.
When one ball from the end is pulled back and released, it swings forward and collides with the stationary balls beside it. The effect of this collision causes the ball on the opposite end of the frame to be pushed outwards.
This transfer of kinetic energy from one ball to the next continues, creating a repetitive motion where the ball on the opposite side swings out, and the others remain stationary. The process continues until the energy is eventually dissipated due to friction and air resistance.