10 Questions
Which material is commonly used to make tops?
Wood
How are tops set in motion?
Spinning them with a handle
What causes a top to balance on its tip?
Gyroscopic effect
What happens to a top as it loses energy?
It wobbles more
In what kind of games are tops used?
Solitary or competitive games
Which part of a top is designed to be spun on its vertical axis?
The point at the bottom
What happens to a top as it loses energy?
It tips over and rolls on its side
Which material is commonly used to make tops?
Metal
How can tops be set in motion?
By twirling a handle with the fingers
What are tops sometimes used for besides being toys?
As divination tools
Test your knowledge about spinning tops and their physics with this quiz! From the gyroscopic effect to balancing on the tip, challenge yourself with questions about this classic toy.
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