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🌀 Spinning Top Gyroscope Precession - 2D Side View and Axis Path

2D companion of the Spinning Top / Gyroscope Precession simulation: a heavy symmetric top integrated from Euler's equations with a side view, a top-view path of the axis tip, nutation and precession-rate graphs and checks against the fast-top formula and conservation laws.

Physics & Mechanics2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⇄ 3D version
Spinning Top Gyroscope Precession - 2D Side View and Axis Path ↗ Open standalone
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2D companion of the Spinning Top / Gyroscope Precession simulation: a heavy symmetric top integrated from Euler's equations with a side view, a top-view path of the axis tip, nutation and precession-rate graphs and checks against the fast-top formula and conservation laws.

GyroscopePrecessionNutationAngular MomentumCanvas 2D

2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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