Matt & Hugh: The Euler Disk Which Spins Forever

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Matt and Hugh play with an Euler Disk which spins forever. Then they do some working out to check Matt’s previous calculations.

Matt’s previous video: The Maths of Spinning Coins and Euler's Disk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pSLffliCk0

Sadly we don’t have Euler Disks on Maths Gear but it is of course on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Toysmith-791709-Eulers-Disk/dp/B000239E6Q/ref=sr_1_1?_encoding=UTF8&tag=stanupmath-21

Dr Hugh Hunt is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity College.
http://www.hughhunt.co.uk/

This is a new video format idea, so all feedback appreciated.

CORRECTIONS:
So far, none yet! Let me know if you spot anything.

Piano music is an original piece “The River” by Frode-5.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVbFCmFVecE

All other music by Howard Carter
Design by Simon Wright

MATT PARKER: Stand-up Mathematician
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