The Slinky, like all objects, tends to resist change in its motion. Because of this inertia, if it were placed at the top of the stairs it would stay at rest without moving at all. At this point it has potential or stored energy. But once it is started down the stairs and gravity affects it, the potential energy is converted to the energy of motion or kinetic energy and the Slinky gracefully tumbles coil by coil down the stairs.The physical properties of the slinky determine how quickly it moves under the influence of gravity. Although its movement may look simple, from a scientific point of view the motion is quite complex. As the slinky moves down the steps, energy is transferred along its length in a longitudinal or compressional wave, which resembles a sound wave that travels through a substance by transferring a pulse of energy to the next molecule. How quickly the wave moves depends on the spring constant and the mass of the metal. Other factors, such as the length of the slinky, the diameter of the coils and the height of the step must be considered to completely understand why a slinky moves as it does
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I said they need not to be questioned, which therefor means there should be no answering of the question since it should not have been asked. :dry.gif:
I was never fond of slinkies. This comic is relevant to my experiences with them.
It's from The Oatmeal.
I've never had this problem. I could get them to go down steps easily. The main problem, however, was that they would get tangled up.
Then in the ensuing detangling they would either bend or break, depending on the material used to make them.
And why the hell not?
Because this things need not to be questioned.
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Farewell everyone o/
Lol true....
stolen from Tirin<3
I said they need not to be questioned, which therefor means there should be no answering of the question since it should not have been asked. :dry.gif:
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I've never had this problem. I could get them to go down steps easily. The main problem, however, was that they would get tangled up.
Then in the ensuing detangling they would either bend or break, depending on the material used to make them.
Ugh. I want an intact slinky.
& of course, these wonderful Slinkie ad's.
You refrenced Ace Ventura....
I love you.
Awww, Shucks! Now I'm Blushin'!
Aha! I was hoping someone would do this :biggrin.gif: