How Yo-Yos Work

Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly complex world of yo-yos, exploring how this ancient toy actually works from a physics perspective. They trace the yo-yo's journey from its origins as a Filipino hunting weapon to its evolution into the modern spinning toy we know today, covering everything from the differences between Chinese and Filipino designs to the physics concepts of linear momentum, angular momentum, and gyroscopic stability. Along the way, you'll discover fascinating trivia about yo-yo history, including Napoleon's stress-relief habits and NASA's zero-gravity yo-yo experiments.