RED5 Newton's Cradle
914/5351£13.00
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About this product
The Newton's Cradle is the ultimate desk toy. Featuring 5 Chrome effect swinging balls set on a wooden base, you will be the envy of everyone in the office.
- Never mind the discovery of gravity and unravelling the mysteries of physics, Sir Isaac Newton also made his mark with this swinging desk toy. Demonstrating the conservation of momentum and energy, this will keep you (and no doubt passers-by) entertained.
- Size H18, W12, D18cm.
- 1 year manufacturer's guarantee.
- EAN: 1010101010296.
4.6
301 reviews
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Recommended this product
Customers Say
The Newton's Cradle received mixed feedback, with many praising its quality and entertainment value, while some experienced issues with tangling and motion duration.
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Not good
Awful the balls got stuck as soon as I removed from box, couldn’t get untaggled
Si
Looks good
I bought this as a gift for someone.
mochris
Desk Toy
It was a gift, the recipient was pleased with it.
WhatamI5
Good size
Son really happy with this.
MamaNiDeMus, 45 - 54, Surrey
Good purchase.
Purchased as a Christmas present ; recipient delighted. I too am impressed with the quality of this item - solid base and supports with the hanging ball bearings well fitted. This is better quality than a lot of others we have seen ( unless you pay a great deal more), at a reasonable price, I think.
Surfer Bob, 65 or over, Oxon
Newtons Cradle
I bought this as a Christmas present for my 10 year old grandson. We checked it out first to make sure the base was heavy enough and the balls weren't plastic. I was pleasantly suprised, and thought it was good value for £13, would purchase again. Grandson loved it to sit on his desk.
NANA, Isle of Wight
Good quality
Good product, bought for a present.
Janey, 45 - 54
Sturdy and well made
Bought this to replace a smaller one where there wires got irretrievably tangled. Much better product an my son is very happy with it.
CRH, 35 - 44, Leeds
Great
Looks great although I can’t say anything else as it’s a stocking filler for hubby who has always wanted to own one
Kim
Christmas present
As far as I can tell this is great - it’s very well packed inside so was loathe to open it up completely but expecting great things as so much care has clearly been taken to look after it already! Easy as always to order and collect
GrannyK, 65 or over
Hi Hig,
Regarding the RED5 Newton's Cradle. The balls on the Newton’s Cradle are not stainless steel.
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Answering my own question here because I bought it.. Swinging one ball from about a 90 degree angle you get a 90 second session of ball clicking motion. Swinging from about 45 degree angle you get 75 seconds of ball swinging click motion. I say clicks as a way of measuring, the motion after the clicking of balls stops, goes on slightly longer. Should be good and long enough for labour contractions and distraction!
Hi Char
This is subject to a number of variables such as height released, no of balls released, even the relative humidity and temperature will have a bearing on the length of time, it will certainly be in minutes/seconds rather than hours though.
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Hello Nosirrah,
I can confirm that this base is black.
I hope this helps
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Hi Scrodinger,
This Newton's Cradle shows an example of conservation of energy, conservation of momentum and friction rather than perpetual motion.
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Hi there,
The RED5 Newton's Cradle will not release higgs boson particles during vigorous use.
I hope this helps.
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Hi Peter,
After looking into this with our suppliers they have advised: Sorry, we don’t have the measurement of the balls but the whole product measures approx. 18cm x 18cm x 12cm.
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Hi there,
The dimensions of the RED5 Newton's Cradle are as follows: H18, W12, D18cm
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Hi there Hawkeye,
Sorry for the confusion, there are 5 balls, i'll get this amended.
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Hello there,
The RED5 Newton's Cradle has 5 steel balls.
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Hi,
The item has Nylon Strings,
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