Rattleback

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physics demonstration
mechanical toy
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Celt
anagyre
rebellious celt
wobble stone
gptkbp:category toys
physics phenomena
gptkbp:demonstrates nonlinear dynamics
conservation of angular momentum
rotational instability
gptkbp:exhibits reverse spin instability
unidirectional spin preference
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:hasProperty asymmetric shape
prefers spinning in one direction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rattleback
gptkbp:material gptkb:plastic
gptkb:stone
wood
gptkbp:relatedTo gyroscope
top
gptkbp:shape boat-shaped
curved base
gptkbp:studiedBy gptkb:mathematician
physicists
gptkbp:usedFor physics education
educational purposes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Future_is_Wild_(animated_series)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7