What basic physics concepts can be demonstrated using a Newton's cradle?

Mesmerizing Desk Toys and Their Scientific Principles

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Newton's laws of motion and conservation of energy
Thermodynamics and electromagnetism
Quantum mechanics and relativity
Optics and acoustics
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a Newton's cradle behave when it comes to sound waves?
It amplifies all sound waves
It transmits sound waves without distortion
It muffles certain sounds and creates extra ones
It completely blocks sound waves
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What principle allows a gyroscope to maintain its direction?
Linear momentum
Angular momentum
Thermal expansion
Electromagnetic induction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might a submarine pilot prefer a gyrocompass over a traditional compass?
A gyrocompass can detect underwater currents
A gyrocompass is more accurate in detecting metal objects
A gyrocompass is unaffected by the Earth's magnetic field
A gyrocompass is not affected by the submarine's metal structure
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the drinking bird toy to move?
Wind currents
Temperature differences
Magnetic fields
Electric currents
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main scientific principle behind the drinking bird toy?
Quantum mechanics
Optics
Thermodynamics
Electromagnetism
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are perpetual motion devices considered impossible?
They rely on quantum mechanics
They require infinite energy
They violate the laws of thermodynamics
They are too complex to build
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