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How many times changes occurs in the Earth axis?

The Earth's axis (the imaginary line round which it spins like a top) has remained at its current inclination since the Earth/Moon system formed some 4 thousand million years ago. The reason for this is that the presence of the Moon stabilises the Earth and prevents the axis of spin from changing.


What planet spins like a top?

Uranus spins on its side, causing it to rotate like a top rather than spinning like most planets which rotate vertically. This unusual orientation is likely the result of a past collision with a large object.


What is the complete spin of the earth that takes 24 hours?

The earth spin around its axis in almost 24 hours.Consider for sake of argument that an invisible line is drawn through the earth vertical from the south pole to the north pole (like a top). The earth spin around this line approximately once every 24 hours.This axis is, however, really not vertical from the north to the south pole. Instead this axis is tilted 23.5 degrees.See this short video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm_-ewT6-yIor read this article: http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/6h.html


Does the world spin as fast as a top?

well think about it. Lets go for something simple. Days would be quick or no time at all. in fact time would be a myth. more complicated. water wouldn't get enough heat to evaporate. how would astronauts find where to land or lift off? and there would be no such thing as high tide or low tide because there's not enough time for it.just think. would it be possible for life? well like a top... it slows down. so it's lodgical (my spelling I know) to say, so would earth. life would be possible.


What is earths precession?

The Earth is a spinning top (gyro) with a different moment of inertia about the spin axis than the other two axis. Therefore, it acts like a spinning top with both precession and nutation. Precession of the polar axis (relative to a 'fixed' distant star) forms a cone. The precession period (~26,000years) is the time it takes for the cone to be traced. Nutation occurs normal to the precession cone and has a much faster period (~18.6yrs).

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What word means to spin around like a top the earth does this around its axis?

Rotation


How is the earth similar to and different from a spinning top?

Both the Earth and a spinning top spin on an axis, causing them to have a rotation. However, the Earth is much larger in size and has its own gravitational pull, while a spinning top is typically much smaller and is controlled by external forces like friction. Additionally, the Earth's rotation is constant and influenced by factors such as the Sun and Moon, while a spinning top's rotation is usually set in motion by a person or a machine.


What is a three letter word for something you spin?

Top. Like the kid's toy


What are the different types of spins in tennis and when would you use them?

The different types of spin in tennis include: top spin, slice (under spin), and flat (no spin). Top spin is a favorite of the professionals. Top spin is primarily used for ground strokes, approach shots, and sometimes while serving. The beauty of top spin is that it makes the ball go high into the air, almost as if it is going to fly out, and then the top spin causes the ball to drop back in when it hits the ground. Plus, topspin causes the ball to bounce very high in the air. To hit top spin you brush your racquet from the bottom to the top of the ball. For example, think of the ball as a clock face. You brush from 6 o


Can you spin a top on carpet?

It is more challenging to spin a top on carpet compared to a hard, flat surface like wood or tile because the carpet provides more friction, which can slow down the top's rotation. It might be possible to spin a top on carpet, but it may not spin as smoothly or for as long.


Do you spin a blue top tube?

No, I do not spin a blue top tube.


Is Ana Ivanovic in top spin 3?

no because he is not working to that company like federer (no.1) top spin pay federe some money so he can be in the game but nadal don't want to be patrocinated by top spin


When did Top Spin - video game - happen?

Top Spin - video game - happened in 2003.


What is tennis ball spin name?

Top spin, back spin... There's a few.


If we spin a bangle like top what shape to we see?

I am confused about what you want to know.


Definition of top spin in tennis?

Top spin is when you brush up on the ball with the racquet to make top spin. Top spin is used in tennis to make the ball drop onto the court so it will not go out of play. It is the most common used shot in tennis. It is very consistant.


What is something you can spin?

Top.