Why does an ice cube in a cup stay in the same place while the cup turns?

Subject: Why does an ice cube in a cup stay in the same place while the cup turns?

Date: Mon May 15 18:19:34 2000
Posted by Jessica Mullins
Grade level: 10-12 School: Tanalian School
City: Port Alsworth State/Province: Alaska Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 958429174.Ph

Message:


When I was eating in a resturant once I had an ice cube in my glass and i 
didn't want to swallow it so I tried to turn my glass so the ice cube was 
farther away from where I was drinking. Then I turned my glass a total 360 
degrees and the ice cube stayed in the same place the whole time. I didn't 
know why.

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