Intermediate axis theorem demonstration device and method of use

An intermediate axis theorem demonstration device comprising:

• an object being substantially spherical and having:
• a primary axis of rotation;
• a secondary axis of rotation;
• an intermediate axis of rotation;
• and
• wherein a moment of inertia about the intermediate axis of rotation is greater than a moment of inertia about the secondary axis of rotation and less than a moment of inertia about the primary axis of rotation;
• an actuator including at least one motor being releasably engageable to the object to initiate rotation of the object about its intermediate axis of rotation;
• a levitation module that generates a column of air to counteract a gravitational force upon the object, the object being selectively positionable upon the levitation module, whereupon the object maintains a substantially fixed position relative to the levitation module while rotating about its intermediate axis of rotation;
• and
• wherein an observer proximate to the levitation module is positioned to observe rotation of the object about its intermediate axis of rotation and intermittent 180° rotation of the object about its primary axis of rotation.