I Demo of spinning object flipping its axis (intermediate axis theorem)

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The discussion centers on the Dzhanibekov effect, which highlights instability when an object spins around its intermediate axis. Participants debate whether having closely grouped moments of inertia (MoI) or widely differing values yields better results in demonstrating this effect. A related video is shared for further exploration of the topic. Additionally, there is interest in extending the intermediate axis theorem to n-dimensional rigid objects. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for applications in physics and engineering.
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This video demonstrates the Dzhanibekov effect (instability when spinning arround the intermediate axis).



In order to achieve the best results, is it better for the three MoI's to be close together, or for them to have widely differing values?
 
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