Does metronome synchronization have anything/nothing to do with QM/QE?

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Metronome synchronization is a phenomenon that occurs when multiple metronomes, placed on a common base, eventually synchronize their beats. The discussion concludes that this synchronization is not related to Quantum Entanglement but rather is a result of classical mechanics and the physical properties of the base they are on. The video referenced demonstrates 32 metronomes achieving synchronization, reinforcing the idea that classical systems govern this behavior rather than quantum mechanics.

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I came across the below video - 32 out of sync metronomes end up synchronizing



I think that -

metronome synchronization has nothing to do with Quantum Entanglement.

It's just the table/base/foam that causes the eventual synchronization.

Am I correct?

Please see the video below
 
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San K said:
metronome synchronization has nothing to do with Quantum Entanglement.
Why would this have anything to do with quantum mechanics? These are very classical systems.
 

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