A top is spinning rapidly on a table, its axis inclined to the vertical. As the spin of the top gradually decreases, the precession frequency of the top
A) increases.
B) decreases.
C) remains unchanged.
D) is unknown; more information is needed to work out the answer.

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As the spin of the top decreases, its angular momentum decreases, causing the precession frequency to increase to conserve angular momentum.

A Top Is Spinning Rapidly on a Table, Its Axis