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This diagram explains the precession of a top. The torque created by the force of gravity applied at the centre of gravity and the reactive force applied where the top touches the table causes the top to precess.

Description	Diagram explaining the precession of a top.
Date	5 April 2007
Source	Drawn in Inkscape.
Author	Xavier Snelgrove

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