Re: angular momentum transfer?

[Brian Whatcott <betwys1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>]

At 09:09 AM 8/28/2004, Clarence, you wrote:

> In thinking about possible coupling arrangement, I would suggest looking
> at the
> "propeller on a notched Stick" toy.
>
> Clarence Bennett
> Oakland University Physics
> Rochester, Michigan
> 248 370 3418
> 248 377 4048

The Whimmy Diddle looks mysterious. But readers of this list are familiar with
the mechanism which converts reciprocating motion to rotary motion.

References
1) Julius Sumner Miller, "The Notched Stick," American Journal of Physics,
Vol 23, 1955, pg 176.
2) Elizabeth R. Laird, "A Notched Stick," American Journal of Physics, Vol
23, 1955, pg 472.
3) G. David Scott, "Control of the Rotor on the Notched Stick," American
Journal of Physics, Vol 24, 1956, pg 464.




Brian Whatcott    Altus OK    Eureka!