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Why do you think Newton’s cradle stops swinging? What does this imply about the energy in the system of pendulums?
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Why do you think Newton’s cradle stops swinging? What does this imply about the energy in the system of pendulums?

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As the balls on either end swing, eventually, the balls lose energy to many things. This includes air due to air friction, sound when they collide and finally heat upon collision.
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