What Happens When Objects with Opposing Angular Momentum Spin in Water?

In summary, the conversation discusses the effects of angular momentum on objects in a pool of water. It is determined that eventually, both objects will stop spinning due to frictional drag. The possibility of negligible friction is also brought up, but it is emphasized that assumptions should be stated clearly when asking a question.
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If two balls were close to each other in a pool of water and each had some angular momentum but one was spinning one way and the other was spinning the other way what would happen? same question for if they both were spinning the same way?
 
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Eventually, both objects would stop spinning, due to the frictional drag created by the flow of the water. Either way.
 
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I think the OP is asking if they will drift closer together or apart.
 
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what about assuming negligible friction? and yes I am.
 
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Well, if you are making assumptions, list them in your post. If you want to ask a question, be specific about what you want to know. No one wants to play guessing games to try to read what's on someone's mind.
 

1. How does the shape of an object affect its spinning motion?

The shape of an object can greatly influence its spinning motion. Objects with a symmetrical shape, such as a sphere or cylinder, tend to spin more smoothly and evenly compared to irregularly shaped objects. This is because symmetrical objects have a balanced distribution of mass, which allows for a more stable rotation.

2. What is the relationship between an object's mass and its spinning motion?

The mass of an object plays a crucial role in its spinning motion. Generally, the greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to set it in motion and to change its spinning speed. This is due to the fact that objects with more mass have a greater inertia, which resists changes in motion.

3. How does friction affect the flow of an object?

Friction can have a significant impact on the flow of an object. When an object is spinning, friction between the object and the surface it is spinning on can cause it to slow down or even stop. This is because friction creates a force that acts opposite to the direction of motion, resulting in a decrease in speed.

4. What is the Coriolis effect and how does it influence spinning objects?

The Coriolis effect is a phenomenon that occurs when an object is moving in a rotating frame of reference, such as the Earth. This effect causes objects to appear to veer off course, which is often observed in the rotation of hurricanes and other large-scale weather patterns. In terms of spinning objects, the Coriolis effect can cause an object to follow a curved path rather than a straight one.

5. How does the speed of an object's spin affect the flow of a fluid around it?

The speed of an object's spin can greatly affect the flow of a fluid around it. As an object spins faster, the fluid around it will also move faster, resulting in a decrease in pressure and an increase in turbulence. This can lead to changes in the fluid's flow pattern and can even cause the fluid to separate from the object's surface, resulting in decreased efficiency and increased drag.

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