$16.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Learn about Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction.
- Watch how momentum and energy are transferred from one side of Newton’s Cradle to the other.
- Observe how potential (“stored”) energy becomes kinetic energy.
- Observe what happens when you change the combination of balls you swing.
- Try simple experiments with coins to demonstrate Newton’s First Law of Motion: An object at rest tends to stay at rest; an object in motion tends to stay in motion.
Description
Swing one ball or two, and observe what happens on the other end. Based on Sir Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion, Newton’s Cradle lets you witness for yourself how for every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction. Perform various experiments to observe the law in action. STEM content includes biographical information on Sir Isaac Newton and explains concepts including matter, mass, momentum, inertia, force, centripetal force and Newton’s three laws of motion. Ages 8+.
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 9 Major Allergens
Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Science
Includes: 1 Figure
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 81957842
UPC: 042409527221
Item Number (DPCI): 086-00-5238
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4.29 inches length x 11.78 inches width x 12.16 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.67 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: What type of material is the base of this newton’s cradle?
submitted by Renae - 5 months ago
A: The base is electroplated plastic.
submitted byNSI Product Support Team - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is the Item model number #22228 ？
submitted by lily - 3 years ago
A: Yes.
submitted byNSI Product Support Team - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Has the packaging of all toolkits of this brand been upgraded to black? Or is it just that the style sold on target is black packaging (other sales channels are still the original packaging)
submitted by lily - 3 years ago
A: Target now has black packaging. The same kits, sold elsewhere, have the more familiar white packaging, but the same items are in each box.
submitted byNSI Product Support Team - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Hello, I bought one a long time ago. Now I want to buy another one. The one I bought before looks the same as this one, but the original packaging is white. I want to know whether it is the same model
submitted by lily - 3 years ago
A: Target's kits are now packaged in black boxes, instead of white, but the items inside are the same.
submitted byNSI Product Support Team - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Does it have magnets to keep it in perpetual motion? How many swings?
submitted by Kamercha - 3 years ago
A: This set does not come with magnets. You must manually swing the balls.
submitted byNSI Product Support Team - 3 years agoBrand expert
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3.8 out of 5 stars with 78 reviews
broad age appeal: 3.9 out of 5
ease of use: 3.71 out of 5
length of play: 3.23 out of 5
quality: 3.23 out of 5
value: 3.32 out of 5
50% would recommend
24 recommendations
Garabage.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kmcal1220 - 5 days ago
On of the balls isn’t lined up with the rest of them, causing the entire thing not to work.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 3 days ago
We are so sorry your Newton's Cradle isn't working as promised. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and we will be happy to make things right. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under Kmcal1220.
Mesmerizing
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Amybobamy - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I don't know why my 16-year-old wanted this but I have been absolutely mesmerized by it. You do have to put it together a bit but it was very easy.
Do not bother!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Molly - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
This product arrived with broken strings. When manufacturer was contacted, they said they were out and to get a refund from the retailer.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 3 months ago
We're sorry you had a disappointing experience with your Newton's Cradle. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-intl.com, and they will be happy to help you. If they are out of this item, they can exchange it for a different item, if you don't want to return or exchange it at Target. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under Molly.
Crap
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Required screen name - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Doesn’t work—- just whacks into the other balls and stops like a traffic jam. I don’t think it was engineered correctly. You suck
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 4 months ago
We're sorry you're having issues with your Newton's Cradle. This is very unusual for this toy. We have never received this complaint before. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@NSI-int.com, and tell them exactly what's happening. If there is no troubleshooting fix for this issue, they will make sure you receive a new kit. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under Required screen name.
Newton's Cradle
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
The Cat Gods Pick - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
The base is a plastic, dont like how it looks or feels but the other parts are metal. I Understand its 8+ but it will satisfy 5-100 years old. I use it on my desk, its also a good stress reliver.
Broken
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Anonymous - 1 year ago
I was unboxing and the strings are tied. I tried to untied it and have already broken mad me angry. Not cool Toy seem cheapskate.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 1 year ago
We're so sorry this happened to you. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and we'll be happy to make things right. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under Anonymous.
Newtons cradle
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Pam - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Grandson bought it for his sister for Christmas, now he wants one for his birthday! Had one when I was a teen. Very enjoyable & relaxing 💞
Good quality
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Michelle - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Entertaining and calming. Good quality.
Terrible
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Laceybug - 1 year ago
This tangled up the first use. I would not reccomend. Design is fun but didn't hold up.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 1 year ago
We're sorry you had issues with your Newton's Cradle, but we really want to make things right. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and they will be happy to help you. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under Laceybug.
The worst
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MM - 2 years ago
It’s so cheaply made, doesn’t work like a proper newtons cradle. Save your money and don’t bother with this one.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 2 years ago
We're sorry you were disappointed with your Newton's Cradle, but we really want to make things right. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@NSI-int.com, and they will be happy to help you. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under MM.
Broke in less than 2 minutes
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
janmik - 2 years ago
One of the balls broke off in less than 2 minutes. It detatched from the fishing wire. I've tried to fix it for a few hours, but to no avail.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 2 years ago
We're so sorry this happened, but we really want to make things right. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and they will be happy to help you. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under janmik.
Hypnotic
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Rocki - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
My grandchildren were fascinated with it. They were even civil with each other & took turns.
Cheap
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Tag1315 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Really dislike. Cheap cheap and cheap. Spend money elsewhere. It arrived and it’s damaged and it literally goes 2-maybe 3 hits and stops.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 2 years ago
We're sorry you're disappointed with your Newton's Cradle, but we really want to make things right. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and they will be happy to help you get a replacement. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under Tag1315.
Good staple classic, not the greatest quality but works for the price
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Guillaume N - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Nice to have for any kids who likes science and physics, easy to put together and looks strong enough for a daily use, I would be careful not to be too rough with it not the strongest build quality but once put together it does the job pretty well
Awesome
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Fun and informative - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Very easy to assemble. A fun way to teach the kids about conservation of energy. Adults can enjoy playing with it too.
Got tangled pretty quickly
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MumO5Bears - 3 years ago
My son was very excited too but this. He loves things that have to do with science. The strings are made of fishing string and got tangled in less than an hour. We tried untangling them but to no avail.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 3 years ago
We're sorry you're having issues with your Newton's Cradle, but we really want to make things right. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and they will be happy to help you. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under MumO5Bears.
Great Beginner's Newton's Cradle!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Ireann - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
This Isn't A Professional One. It Lasts For About 30 Seconds But It Is Fun, Educational, And Entertaining For My Son.
Great product
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ToddlerMom - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
works exactly as it's supposed to, the kids love this
Great for children with sensory issues
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jeslyn83 - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this as a gift for my 5-year-old nephew that has sensory issues. He is not very verbal and is hard to please with standard toys. This kept his fascinated for hours! He loves the clicking noises and the soothing motion of the swinging. The quality is great for the price.
horrible
1 out of 5 stars
diana - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
the strings get all tangled up and does not work for more than 10 seconds which they advertise to work for at least a minute that's a joke. was expecting something more better and not so cheap and disappointing.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 3 years ago
We're sorry you're disappointed with Newton's Cradle, but we want to make things right. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com, and they will be happy to help you. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you posted this review under diana.