Book: # 4

Page: # 8

Precession of A Gyroscope

All Parts:

Location:

Precession Gyroscope
Gyroscope Starter

2A
2A


 

THE PROCEDURE:
A small gyroscope is mounted to spin about a horizontal axis.  The gyro is counterbalanced by a weight on the other end of the axle.   A gravitational torque is applied by moving the weight.  The whole system will precesses about a vertical axis.
Use the Gyroscope Starter to get a high enough rpm on the gyroscope.


 

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