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Precession

physical science Maturity 7-9

A spinning top moves in a circle.

PrecessionOfATop.svg
PrecessionOfATop.svg
It does not just fall over. It wobbles as it spins. This helps the top stay up. It is a slow, round dance. Can you see it spin?
Gyroscope precession.gif
Gyroscope precession.gif

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PrecessionOfATop.svg
File:Precessing Kepler orbit 280frames e0.6 smaller.gif
Precessing Kepler orbit 280frames e0.6 smaller.gif
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