Description
A tippe top flips over when spun, illustrating the complex interplay between rotational motion and frictional forces. As the top spins, the frictional force at the point of contact causes it to rise and eventually invert, continuing to spin on its stem. This surprising behavior demonstrates the conversion of rotational kinetic energy and the influence of torque and angular momentum.
Aliases
Wobble Tops
PIRA DCS Number
1Q60.30