Gradient Newton's Cradle

Take a moment to invite balance and calm into your workspace with the hypnotic movement of our new take on a centuries-old executive toy - the 'Gradient' Newton's Cradle.

A colourful interpretation of an iconic design; enjoy the interaction of the gradient as the pendulum swings.

Enjoy the motion of the coloured metal balls and the soft, satisfying and somehow soothing 'clack' as they meet mid swing.

When not in use, the Gradient Newton's Cradle makes an irresistible addition to a shelf or desk.  We bet no one will be able to pass it without giving it a go!

Dimensions: 16.5 x 16.3 x 12.5 cm/4.9 x 6.5 x 6.4 inches

Presented in recyclable kraft cardboard box.

Newton's Cradle; the Science bit - 

Newton's cradle is a device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy using a series of swinging spheres. When one sphere at the end is lifted and released, it strikes the stationary spheres; a force is transmitted through the stationary spheres and pushes the last sphere upward.

Newton's Cradle displays four intimately related physical concepts: Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Conservation of Energy, and Conservation of Momentum.  Feel free to look up. ♥

And guess what - it wasn't invented by Newton! The original Newton's cradle (of balls) was devised over four hundred years ago by the distinguished French physicist, Abbé Mariotte, one of the ablest and most successful investigators of his time.