Why does a spinning top keep turning and why does it stop when you touch it?

[new hand]

Can somebody tell me how can a spinning top turn? I still don't uderstand, because they use some difficult terms to explain. (=.=)

with the Physics theory used and whole and full explanation that a secondary student can understand.

and also explain why the spinning will stop turning soon after we touch it.

Thanks!

 

[berkeman]

Can somebody tell me how can a spinning top turn? I still don't uderstand, because they use some difficult terms to explain. (=.=)

with the Physics theory used and whole and full explanation that a secondary student can understand.

and also explain why the spinning will stop turning soon after we touch it.

Thanks!

Does this help? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyroscope

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