Gizmo often with five balls that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy Crossword Clue
13 letters · New York Times · Thursday, July 11, 2013 · 52-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, July 11, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 11, 2013 · 52-Across · 13 letters
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A device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy via a series of swinging spheres. When a sphere at one end is lifted and released, the resulting force travels through the line and pushes the opposite sphere upward, repeating the process as it swings back down.
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