Adjustable Precession Gyroscope, 1Q50.50

Topic and Concept:

• Rotational Dynamics, [:RotationalDynamics#Gyros: 1Q50. Gyroscopic Motion]

Location:

• Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]

• Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA12:(A12)]

• Shelf: #1

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Abstract:

A gyroscope has a counterweight with adjustable radial distance causing the rate and direction of precession to change.

Important Setup Notes:

• Demonstration may require practice.

Setup and Procedure:

1. List steps for setup then procedure.
2. ...

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

• Keep fingers, long hair, and hanging jewelry away from rubber wheel of electric driver!

Discussion:

Discuss the physics behind the demonstration, explaining some of the various steps of the demonstration when appropriate.

Videos:

• [https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]

References:

• [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyroscope Wikipedia - Gyroscope]

• [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angular_momentum Wikipedia - Angular Momentum]

• [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutation Wikipedia - Nutation]

• [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precession Wikipedia - Precession]

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