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Jan4-13, 06:26 AM   #2
 
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Now the explanation as to why the first ball stops and doesn't bounce back is attributed to the law of conservation of momentum...
...and conservation of energy.
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Why can't this idea be applied to the case of Newton's Cradles as well?
Because it would violate conservation of energy.