Why is everything spinning?
Electrons don't orbit nucleus. That's a simplified version of the atom taught in elementary (secondary?) school. (On a slightly unrelated note, electrons do have a property called 'spin', but that is just a name for it, and they aren't usually seen as spinning) As for why do larger structure spin.
The Short Answer
Electrons don't orbit nucleus. That's a simplified version of the atom taught in elementary (secondary?) school. (On a slightly unrelated note, electrons do have a property called 'spin', but that is just a name for it, and they aren't usually seen as spinning) As for why do larger structure spin. When things like galaxies are forming, there are areas with more 'stuff' so things around them get pulled towards it. Since there isn't just one 'lump', different parts of the galaxy will be pulled in different directions. It is unlikely for the momentum of this to cancel out to be exactly 0, so the galaxy picks up a spin.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Electrons, spin, pulled
This explanation focuses on electrons, spin, pulled and spans 108 words across 6 sentences. At 59% above the average General Knowledge explanation (68 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “Electrons don't orbit nucleus.” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 6 connected points.
How This Compares in General Knowledge
Ranked #90 of 500 General Knowledge questions by answer depth (top 19%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why everything spinning?
Electrons don't orbit nucleus. That's a simplified version of the atom taught in elementary (secondary?) school. (On a slightly unrelated note, electrons do have a property called 'spin', but that is just a name for it, and they aren't usually seen…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar General Knowledge questions?
This is one of the most thorough answer at 108 words, ranked #90 of 500 General Knowledge questions by depth. The key concepts covered are electrons, spin, pulled.
What approach does this answer take to explain everything spinning?
The explanation uses contrasting perspectives across 108 words. It is categorized under General Knowledge and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.