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Q: What force causes a spinning top to stop spinning?
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How and why is Centrifical force involved in a spinning top?

Correctly termed centripetal acceleration, this phenomenon causes the top to resist accelerating in a different axis.


Why does a spinning top move in a circular path?

The spinning top is perturbed by gravity pulling it down and this causes the top to move in a direction perpendicular to the down force this is an example of vector motion. IJ=k.This is similar to riding a bike and as you lean on the bike you turn around the corner.


Why does a spinning top never remain in motion forever?

The force of friction will eventually steal away the energy of the spinning top, and it will fall over.


Why does a spinning top not stop spinning when you touch it in space?

there are verry little particles in space so there is verry little friction to stop the spinning top. but when you touch it it would instantly move away from your hand so there is almost no friction given by your glove.


What type of motion is in spinning top?

well the motion is round and round but the force that stops it falling over is centrifugal force :)


If the earth is spinning why isn't that is loose get thrown around?

Gravity. The rotational or "centripedal" force that causes things to fly off of a merry-go-round or a top are more-than-counteracted by the attraction of gravity.


What is a beyblade?

A beyblade is a spinning top toy that is used in competitive battles. Players launch their beyblades into an arena and try to knock their opponent's beyblade out or force it to stop spinning. The tops are customizable with different parts for strategy and performance.


How do you get a top to spin longer?

The closer to the tip you hold it, the longer the spinning top will spin for. You also need a very powerful force to start it of.


When was The Spinning Top created?

The Spinning Top was created in 2008.


What is a Jewish spinning top called?

A Jewish spinning top is called a "dredel".


What is ballistic spin drift?

Ballistic spindrift is when the spin imparted on the bullet causes a drift in the direction the TOP of the bullet is spinning in.


What one word that s with table dog spinning?

The word 'top'... table-top spinning-top and top-dog