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Predicting and Mitigating Unintended Rotation in Caster Wheeled Objects

Objects with caster wheels and a rotating base tend to autorotate unpredictably when pushed across the floor, causing potential issues with stability and control. This phenomenon is observed in various everyday items like office chairs and transmission jacks. The autorotation can be consistent in direction for specific designs.

Science, Physics, Classical Mechanics