Matt & Hugh: The Euler Disk Which Spins Forever

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=8pSLf...

Sadly we don’t have Euler Disks on Maths Gear but it is of course on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Toysmith-79170...

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=XVbFC...

All other music by Howard Carter
Design by Simon Wright

MATT PARKER: Stand-up Mathematician
Website: http://standupmaths.com/
Book: http://makeanddo4D.com/
Nerdy maths toys: http://mathsgear.co.uk/

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