SP-401 Skylab, Classroom in Space

Scientist Pilot Gibson demonstrated the conservation of momentum by rotating his legs quickly. That maneuver transfered momentum to his torso, and his body thus turned. When he ceased rotating his legs, his body stopped turning because no external forces were then being applied to it.

Scientist Pilot Gibson demonstrated the conservation of momentum by rotating his legs quickly. That maneuver transfered momentum to his torso, and his body thus turned. When he ceased rotating his legs, his body stopped turning because no external forces were then being applied to it.

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