scottdave said:
Have you watched this great clip to the end. It's very well explained!zoki85 said:
I'd guess it is but there were too many subliminal messages of a different kind so it was hard for me to follow...vanhees71 said:
Huh ? I'm not sure you understand that word.zoki85 said:
*subconscious* fits better perhapsphinds said:
So what are the subconscious messages in that video?zoki85 said:
This was just one I picked. There are dozens of videos about gyroscopes. I would definitely watch several of them: gyroscopic behavior goes against our intuition. Watching several different people explain it in slightly different ways can help it to sink in.zoki85 said:
Now I'm going to have to hard-boil an egg and try it out myself!scottdave said:
When a spinning top is in motion, it creates a gyroscopic effect which helps to stabilize its position. This is due to the conservation of angular momentum, where the top's spinning motion creates a torque that counteracts any external forces trying to tip it over.
The spinning motion of a top creates a force called angular momentum, which acts perpendicular to the direction of motion. This force helps to keep the top upright and stable, as it resists any external forces that may try to change its position.
Yes, the shape and weight distribution of a spinning top can affect its balance. A top with a wider base and more weight at the bottom will have a lower center of gravity, making it more stable and less likely to tip over.
Despite the gyroscopic effect and conservation of angular momentum, a top will eventually fall over due to friction and other external forces. As the top slows down, its stability decreases and it becomes more susceptible to being tipped over by these forces.
No, a top requires its spinning motion to maintain its balance. Without the gyroscopic effect and angular momentum, it will not have the stability to remain upright and will easily fall over due to external forces.