File:PrecessionOfATop.svg

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This diagram explains the precession of a top. The torque created by the force of gravity applied at the center 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.
Date 5 April 2007(2007-04-05)
Source Drawn in Inkscape.
Author Xavier Snelgrove

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current03:40, 6 April 2007Thumbnail for version as of 03:40, 6 April 2007300 × 300 (15 KB)Wxs (This diagram explains the precession of a top. The torque created by the force of gravity applied at the center 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 2007Thumbnail for version as of 03:37, 6 April 2007300 × 300 (10 KB)Wxs (This diagram explains the precession of a top. The torque created by the force of gravity applied at the center 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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