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Summary

This diagram explains the precession of a top. The torque created by the force of gravity applied at the centre of gravity and the reactive force applied where the top touches the table causes the top to precess.

Description

Diagram explaining the precession of a top.
Source

Drawn in Inkscape.
Date

2007-04-05
Author

Xavier Snelgrove
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current 03:40, 6 April 2007 Thumbnail for version as of 03:40, 6 April 2007 300×300 (15 KB) Wxs (This diagram explains the precession of a top. The torque created by the force of gravity applied at the centre of gravity and the reactive force applied where the top touches the table causes the top to precess. {{Information |Description=Diagram explain)
03:37, 6 April 2007 Thumbnail for version as of 03:37, 6 April 2007 300×300 (10 KB) Wxs (This diagram explains the precession of a top. The torque created by the force of gravity applied at the centre of gravity and the reactive force applied where the top touches the table causes the top to precess. {{Information |Description=Diagram explain)
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