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The title text mentions specific ideas Cueball plans to incorporate into such a set-up. | The title text mentions specific ideas Cueball plans to incorporate into such a set-up. | ||
β | A {{w|Galton board}} is a device that distributes falling balls into a {{w|normal distribution}}. | + | A {{w|Galton board}} is a device that distributes falling balls into a {{w|normal distribution}}. It is the inspiration behind {{w|pachinko}}-style games{{Citation needed}}. |
A Ranque-Hilsch {{w|vortex tube}} is a device for separating compressed gas into hot and cold streams. While such a device isn't directly applicable to marbles, one can imagine using the principle to separate a stream of marbles based on speed. | A Ranque-Hilsch {{w|vortex tube}} is a device for separating compressed gas into hot and cold streams. While such a device isn't directly applicable to marbles, one can imagine using the principle to separate a stream of marbles based on speed. |