Understanding Newton's Cradle Energy Video

What is the name of the toy that Samara and Brandon are explaining in the video?

• Executive Ball Clacker

• Newton's Cradle

• Ball Bouncer

• Energy Transfer Device

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Who is Newton's Cradle named after?

• Albert Einstein

• Nikola Tesla

• Sir Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

What type of energy is stored in the ball when it is held up before being released?

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Potential Energy

• Electrical Energy

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What happens to the potential energy when the ball is released?

• It turns into sound energy

• It turns into kinetic energy

• It disappears

• It remains as potential energy

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What is the process called when energy is passed from one ball to the next in Newton's Cradle?

• Energy Loss

• Energy Creation

• Energy Transfer

• Energy Destruction

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Why don't the balls in Newton's Cradle keep moving forever?

• Because of gravity

• Because of friction

• Because of magnetism

• Because of air pressure

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What type of energy does friction convert kinetic energy into?

• Light Energy

• Sound Energy

• Heat Energy

• Electrical Energy

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What scientific principle is demonstrated by rubbing your hands together quickly?

• Conservation of Mass

• Conversion of Kinetic Energy to Heat Energy

• Conservation of Momentum

• Conversion of Potential Energy to Sound Energy

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Which of the following is NOT a concept explained in the video?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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What is the main scientific concept demonstrated by Newton's Cradle?

• Conservation of Energy

• Conservation of Mass

• Conservation of Volume

• Conservation of Light

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