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Publication Date: 2012-Jul
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The "Forever Spin" Top
Mills, Allan
Physics Education, v47 n4 p399-402 Jul 2012
The operation of the puzzling "forever spin" top is explained. This toy makes an intriguing basis for discussion of the physical principles involved. (Contains 8 figures and 1 footnote.)
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Motion, Scientific Principles, Science Activities, Magnets
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