Spinning Tops by John Perry

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Author Perry, John, 1850-1920
Title Spinning Tops
The "Operatives' Lecture" of the British Association Meeting at Leeds, 6th September, 1890
Note Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Spinning Tops" by John Perry is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the mechanics and principles behind spinning bodies, particularly tops and gyrostats, exploring their behavior and the implications for understanding physical phenomena like gravity, rotation, and precession. At the start of the lecture, Perry sets the stage with an anecdote about a classroom discussion regarding the British Association meeting, leading into the importance of studying spinning tops in science. He emphasizes how understanding the behavior of tops can relate to broader concepts in mechanics and dynamics, such as the Earth's rotation and the principles governing stability and motion. Through engaging experiments and challenges to conventional thought, Perry illustrates the complexities and wonders of rotating bodies and their relevance to various scientific fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QA: Science: Mathematics
Subject Tops
Subject Gyroscopes
Subject Gyro compass
Category Text
EBook-No. 34268
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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