Friday, 6 February 2026

Why Spinning Tops Never Fall Physics

 

Why Spinning Tops Never Fall Physics

When the top spins, it creates angular momentum that resists changes to its direction of motion. Instead of falling over, gravity causes the top to slowly precess—that smooth circular wobble around its base. The faster the spin, the stronger this stabilizing effect, making the top appear magically balanced.

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Why Spinning Tops Never Fall Physics

  Why Spinning Tops Never Fall Physics When the top spins, it creates angular momentum that resists changes to its direction of motion. In...