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Luttmann, Martin, Luttmann, Michel (2025) A story with twists and turns: How to control the rotation of the notched stick. American Journal of Physics, 93 (2). doi:10.1119/5.0225847

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TitleA story with twists and turns: How to control the rotation of the notched stick
JournalAmerican Journal of Physics
AuthorsLuttmann, MartinAuthor
Luttmann, MichelAuthor
Year2025 (February 1)Volume93
Issue2
PublisherAmerican Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
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Full ReferenceLuttmann, Martin, Luttmann, Michel (2025) A story with twists and turns: How to control the rotation of the notched stick. American Journal of Physics, 93 (2). doi:10.1119/5.0225847
Plain TextLuttmann, Martin, Luttmann, Michel (2025) A story with twists and turns: How to control the rotation of the notched stick. American Journal of Physics, 93 (2). doi:10.1119/5.0225847
In(2025, February) American Journal of Physics Vol. 93 (2). American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)

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