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Spinning Wheel, Got to Go ‘Round

5 December, 2009 (09:30) | DIY science, Physics, Video

Dot Physics has been assimilated by the Borg, but (unsurprisingly) Rhett, through his blood, sweat and tears, continues to post cool stuff. This time, it’s an angular momentum demo and explanation. I’ll post the video here as a teaser; go to the post for the explanation

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I agree with a couple of commenters there — I also like the demonstration where you spin the wheel and sit on a rotatable stool, and then reorient the wheel.

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Comment from Rhett
Time: December 5, 2009, 12:22 pm

Resistance is futile.

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