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Moving bikes stay upright - but not for the reasons we thought

It’s all about the eigenvalues. Of course. Not that we know what that specifically means in physics … so your bike stays upright because of Math. No - not the gyroscopic effect of the wheels.

Posted on Tuesday, April 19 2011.
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