Newton’s cradle

Tilt the ball that is on the edge and release it gently. It should touch the other balls. You can increase the number of deflectable balls. Then you will notice that the same number of balls will always bounce back on the other side. Watch your fingers! You have just observed the principle of conservation of energy and conservation of momentum.

Using the Newton’s Cradle is great fun! Children can play and enjoy the process of observing, experimenting and discovering . This brings them joy and evokes emotions, which promotes a positive approach to learning and exploration. 

WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT NEWTON’S CRADLE? 

• Newton’s pendulum is a great tool for  learning and understanding basic principles of physics , such as the conservation of momentum and energy during collisions. Children can see first-hand how energy transfers from one object to another, helping them better understand these important concepts.

• Observing the movement of Newton’s pendulum requires focus and concentration. Children learn to follow details, notice subtle changes and analyze phenomena . This is an excellent exercise for developing concentration and attention skills. 
• Newton’s pendulum encourages children to carefully observe and explore motion. Children can notice different patterns and relationships, which develops their observation skills . This skill is useful not only in learning, but also in everyday life. 
• The cradle stimulates children’s cognitive development by engaging them in logical thinking, prediction and analysis of phenomena. This helps them develop reasoning and logical thinking skills .   

WHAT DOES EXPERIMENTING IN THE GARDEN DO?