human
I want to learn more about the physics of a slinky.
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A slinky is a type of flexible, coiled spring that can be used as an amusement park ride. It consists of two strings or ribbons connected at one end and free to move at the other. As it moves down the track, the string coils around itself, storing energy in the process. When released from the top of the track, the stored energy is transferred back into kinetic energy, propelling the object forward. The speed of the object depends on the length of the ribbon, the mass of the object, and its angle of descent.