Mechanics > Rotational dynamics > Gyros

CodeDemo NameDescription
1Q50.20 Gyroscope Bike Wheel Percession
Gyroscope Bike Wheel Precession Demo
Gyroscope Bike Wheel Precession Demo
Gyroscope Bike Wheel PercessionStool and bike wheel used as gyroscope.
1Q50.23 Bike Wheel Percession
Precession of a Bike Wheel
Precession of a Bike Wheel
Bike Wheel PercessionUsing a stool and bike wheel direction of momentum is demonstrated by shifting the bike wheel to the right or left. A large gyroscope is demonstrated using both wheels. And a bike wheel held by a string demonstrates the direction of spin will determine the rotation of the wheel.
1Q50.23 Hanging Bike Wheel PercessionWith the bike wheel hanging from a string the wheel is spun and it begins to rotate depending on the direction the wheel is spun.
1Q50.35 Gyroscope in GimbalThe behavior of gimbal mounted gyroscopes is examined.
1Q50.45 Air Bearing GyroA large air support for a bowling ball.
1Q50.80 Gyro PendulumA gyroscope is hung from one end of its spin axle by a string and is swung as a pendulum.
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