Intermediate axis theorem
= Intermediate axis theorem
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For $I_1<I_2<I_3$, steady torque-free rotation about the first or third principal axis is stable, while rotation about the intermediate principal axis is unstable.
= Intermediate axis theorem
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For $I_1<I_2<I_3$, steady torque-free rotation about the first or third principal axis is stable, while rotation about the intermediate principal axis is unstable.