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Fidget spinner tricks illustrate several physics concepts most notably gyroscopic action.
Who said Fidget Spinners were boring?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the physics concepts illustrated by fidget spinners, particularly focusing on gyroscopic action and angular momentum. Participants share their opinions on fidget spinner videos and their perceived authenticity, as well as personal experiences with fidget spinners.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants highlight that fidget spinner tricks demonstrate physics concepts, especially gyroscopic action.
- One participant expresses frustration with videos that present skill feats as easy, suggesting they selectively show successful attempts, comparing it to other misleading video content.
- Another participant appreciates a specific video for effectively showcasing the angular momentum that can be stored in a fidget spinner, noting its ability to break a bottle and disperse bowling pins.
- There is a mention of a fidget cube as a personal preference over fidget spinners.
- One participant shares their recent introduction to fidget spinners and excitement about ordering one with lights.
- A humorous suggestion is made about the potential for fidget spinning to become an Olympic sport.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the authenticity of fidget spinner videos, with some appreciating the physics involved while others criticize the presentation of skill. There is no consensus on the overall value or appeal of fidget spinners.
Contextual Notes
Some discussions touch on the authenticity of video representations and the subjective enjoyment of fidget spinners versus fidget cubes, but these points remain unresolved.
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Bandersnatch
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Ugh, I hate those videos where they make an obvious feat of skill look easy thanks to the magical feature of showing only the successful recordings. Like when they throw a ninja spinner, as if its nature somewhat makes it hit the target automatically.
Reminds me of those archery videos by that Lars Andersen guy.What I liked about the video, was how it showed quite well how much angular momentum can be stored in the toy (when they used compressed air to spin it up). It had no problem breaking a bottle, or dispersing a set of bowling pins.
Reminds me of those archery videos by that Lars Andersen guy.What I liked about the video, was how it showed quite well how much angular momentum can be stored in the toy (when they used compressed air to spin it up). It had no problem breaking a bottle, or dispersing a set of bowling pins.
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Bandersnatch said:
Yeah that was my feeling too. P-hacking your video data to make it look easy. I liked the one where they bounced the spinner on top of a basketball and it maintained its orientation.
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Intrastellar
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Speaking of whichjedishrfu said:
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Ignitia
Meh, I'll keep my fidget cube.
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DennisN
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I did not know about fidget spinners until a kid showed me one recently.
Now I've ordered a transparent one with lights...
Now I've ordered a transparent one with lights...
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What can I say.
Olympic sport potential.
Go for Gold in Fidget Spinner.
Olympic sport potential.
Go for Gold in Fidget Spinner.
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