What's the Term for Spinning an Olive in a Glass Without Touching It?

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The discussion revolves around identifying a specific term or concept related to the phenomenon of spinning an olive in a glass without physical contact. Participants explore the mechanics and terminology associated with this action, which touches on principles of physics and possibly bartending tricks.

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  • One participant inquires about the term for spinning an olive in a glass without touching it, suggesting it could enhance understanding of the universe.
  • Another participant requests clarification and additional context, asking for specific examples or references to help address the question.
  • A different participant mentions finding references to bartending tricks related to the action, questioning if that aligns with the original inquiry.
  • One participant expresses difficulty in searching for the term due to not knowing the exact name of the effect.
  • Another participant proposes "centripetal force" as a possible explanation for the phenomenon.
  • Some participants express skepticism regarding the claim that this could significantly increase understanding of the universe, suggesting it may have been intended as a joke.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific term or concept being sought. There are multiple interpretations and suggestions regarding the nature of the inquiry, and some skepticism about the seriousness of the original claim.

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Participants express uncertainty about the terminology and the specifics of the phenomenon, highlighting a lack of clear definitions and references in the discussion.

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I am writing today as a fellow physicist and would like to ask,
As I am conducting a very important test which I believe could increase mankinds understanding of the universe,
So my question is,
What is that long word called where you can spin an olive in a glass without touching the olive?!?
 
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Physics whizz said:
I am writing today as a fellow physicist and would like to ask,
As I am conducting a very important test which I believe could increase mankinds understanding of the universe,
So my question is,
What is that long word called where you can spin an olive in a glass without touching the olive?!?

Welcome to the PF.

Can you please be more specific? Can you provide any web pointers to a YouTube video or something to help us help you on this question? Where have you seen this?
 
I did a Google Images search on "spin an olive in a glass", and got a couple hits on bartending tricks. See trick #2 in this link:

http://tommen.hubpages.com/hub/Cool-Magic-Tricks

Is that what you are asking about?
 
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I have tried searching for it but as I can't think of the actual name for it it won't show me any results as to what I'm looking for.
All I really can think of is the example of if you place an olive, grapeor something like that onto a table and place a glass around it, and then start spinning the glass, what is the name of what the affect is. Sorry I can't be that specific :/
 
I'm just waiting for the part where it "... could increase mankinds understanding of the universe... "

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
I'm just waiting for the part where it "... could increase mankinds understanding of the universe... "

Zz.

:smile:
 
I hate to break it to you guys but...

images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQGmYE_KLUFdPbjdthiVQWuvwASarKmj_z8UNS-UV7BCDstivNt.jpg
 
JHamm said:
I hate to break it to you guys but...

images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQGmYE_KLUFdPbjdthiVQWuvwASarKmj_z8UNS-UV7BCDstivNt.jpg

I think it's more likely that he was just trying to make a joke :P
 

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