Before revision: upA falling cat modeled as two independently rotating parts turns around while maintaining zero net angular momentum The falling cat problem is a problem that consists of explaining the underlying physics behind the observation of the cat righting reflex : that is, how a free-falling body (a cat) can change its orientation such that it is able to right itself as it falls to land on its feet, irrespective of its initial orientation, and without violating the law of conservation of angular momentum .
After revision: upA falling cat modeled as two independently rotating parts turns around while maintaining zero net angular momentum The falling cat problem is a problem that consists of explaining the underlying physics behind the observation of the cat righting reflex .