How about thinking about a figure skater that spins with her arms straight
out and then speeds up faster and faster as she pulls her arms in closer
to
her body. Of course, this is discounting any effect caused by a knee that
has been bashed in with a bat.
Have Fun,
Joe Brown
Subject: [Fwd: Poloar moment...]
Author: Non-HP-doncordier (doncordier@earthlink.net) at HP-USA/o2=mimegw3
Date: 8/11/98 8:22 PM
Hi Steve,
Good explanation.
In airplanes, we like to say that the closer the mass to the center of
rotation (i.e., a spin), the higher the rotation speed and the more
difficult it is to stop the rotation. This also contributes to the
"breakaway" action of cars (just one of the factors though...).
I don't know if this contributes to the discussion or causes more
confusion?
What do you think?
Best regards,
Don Cordier (1968 Lotus Elan S4SE Coupe S/N 36/7947)
Aviation Consultant
Glendale, California, USA
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