Orientation change of a two-dimensional articulated figure of zero angular momentum

Abstract

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A simple model for the falling cat problem

“…Walker [6]) and it has been studied by Kaufman [7] who, however, argues that this mechanism is not sufficient to explain the 180°turn. Other studies of this general type can be found in [8][9][10][11].…”