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🧪 Interactive Cradle Simulation Model

Interactive simulation of Newton’s cradle. Observe the laws of conservation of momentum and kinetic energy in action. Drag balls and launch the pendulum.

Physics & Mechanics2DModerate60 FPS

⚙ Under the hood

This interactive simulation models the complex forces governing a cradle's motion, allowing you to explore concepts of gravitational instability and damped oscillations – crucial elements in understanding early star formation.

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2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install