Slinky

Reference: M22
Category: Mechanics
Purpose: Entertainment
Description: A slinky walks down a set of wooden steps. The slinky can also be suspended from one end and released from rest. Surprisingly, the bottom end of the slinky remains at rest until the slinky has collapsed entirely, at which time the slinky begins to accelerate downward.

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