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samsara15
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It takes a continuous input of energy to spin, otherwise things would fly apart or stop spinning. So why do large macro objects spin, and continue to spin?
samsara15 said:It takes a continuous input of energy to spin
Stars and galaxies spin because of the conservation of angular momentum. This means that an object will continue to spin at a constant rate unless acted upon by an external force. When stars and galaxies were first formed, they had a slight rotation due to the spinning of the gas and dust clouds they were formed from. As they collapsed and became more compact, this rotation increased, causing them to spin faster.
The rotation of stars and galaxies is caused by the initial angular momentum of the materials they were formed from, as well as the gravitational pull of neighboring objects. As the materials collapse and become more compact, their rotation increases due to the conservation of angular momentum.
No, not all stars and galaxies spin in the same direction. Some stars and galaxies rotate in a clockwise direction, while others rotate counterclockwise. This is due to the random motions and collisions of materials in the early stages of formation.
The spinning of stars and galaxies causes them to have a flattened, disk-like shape. This is because the centrifugal force caused by the rotation balances out the gravitational pull towards the center, resulting in a disk shape. This is known as the "disk-halo" structure.
Yes, the rotation of stars and galaxies can change over time. This can happen due to interactions with other objects, such as collisions or gravitational interactions. Additionally, as stars age and burn through their fuel, their rotation may slow down due to the loss of mass.