Re: [Plib-users] Problem with rotations results

[Ben W. <be...@ec...>]

On September 11, 2002 08:19 am, Norman Vine wrote:
> Ben Woodhead writes:
> >Steve Baker writes
> >
> > > But anyway - this *is* classic 'Gymbal Lock'.
> >
> > Ah, I always thought gymbal lock was only when rotating around all 3 =
axes
>
> at
>
> > the same time.
> >
> > > As Norman suggested, you can visualise it in these
> > > terms:
> > >
> > >      "A hunter walks South one mile from his tent, then
> > >       he is chased due East for one mile by a ferocious Bear.
> > >       Having escaped, he walks North for one mile and finds
> > >       himself back at his tent.  What colour was the Bear?"
> > >
> > >      (White!)
> >
> > What? I don't get it..
>
> Going back to my original question:
> "When EXACTLY at the North Pole how may directions can you move"
>
> Answer:
> Only one, the only direction from the North Pole is SOUTH
>
> Norman
>
Hahaha, thats good, I like that.. I just want to let you all know that yo=
u=20
guys are crazy.. joking.. :)

Ben
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