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Seven balls, one click, sixty seconds

Newton's cradle

Seven steel balls on a frame. Pull one back, let it go, and the far one flies out while the middle five sit still, over and over for about a minute. It has been on executive desks since the sixties and it still works as advertised. Physics you can hear.

$24.99
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What it actually is

  • Seven beads, swings about a minute
  • The classic desk version
  • Nothing to plug in
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In stock on 1 of 1 day we have checked since Sep 10.

If it sells out, the closest thing still in stock is The ball never reaches the bottom.

Details

BrandTheefun
ConditionNew
CategoryRetro and nostalgic gadgets

Listed on Amazon as: Theefun Newtons Cradle Balance Pendulum 7 Beads Swinging Ball 50+…

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Theefun Newtons Cradle Balance Pendulum 7 Beads Swinging Ball 50+ Sec Swing

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