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Newton's cradle is a contraption where metal balls hang from a frame. When one ball is pulled and released, the collision cause...Asked by hi
Newton’s cradle is a contraption where metal balls hang from a frame. When one ball is pulled and released, the collision causes one ball on the opposite end to be released.
Which type of force can decrease the total momentum of this system?
(1 point)
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magnetic force
magnetic force
strong nuclear force
strong nuclear force
electrostatic force
electrostatic force
friction force
Which type of force can decrease the total momentum of this system?
(1 point)
Responses
magnetic force
magnetic force
strong nuclear force
strong nuclear force
electrostatic force
electrostatic force
friction force
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The type of force that can decrease the total momentum of the Newton's cradle system is the **friction force**.
Friction acts against the motion of the balls, converting some of the kinetic energy into heat, which ultimately leads to a decrease in momentum over time.
Friction acts against the motion of the balls, converting some of the kinetic energy into heat, which ultimately leads to a decrease in momentum over time.