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🧪 Spinning Top / Gyroscope Precession

This simulation illustrates the phenomenon of precession in a spinning top or gyroscope. Users can adjust the spin rate and axis to observe how angular momentum affects stability.

Physics & Mechanics3DModerate60 FPS
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This simulation illustrates the phenomenon of precession in a spinning top or gyroscope. Users can adjust the spin rate and axis to observe how angular momentum affects stability.

PrecessionAngular MomentumGyroscope

3D · Three.js / WebGL renderer · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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