Air-Bearing Gyroscope, 1Q50.45

Topic and Concept:

Location:

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Abstract:

A large air-bearing gyroscope with a long horizontal shaft with a painted disc mounted for emphasis shows nutation.

Equipment	Location	ID Number

apparatus	[:MechanicsCabinetBayB1: ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2]
[:RedWhiteGasCart: Red and White Gas Carts]	Located in 2103 & 2241 (2223 Upon Request)

Important Setup Notes:

This demonstration requires a supply of compressed air usually obtained from the [:RedWhiteGasCart: red and white gas carts].

Setup and Procedure:

Place the apparatus on a tabletop.
Connect the attached tube to a supply of compressed air. The supply will most likely come from the [:RedWhiteGasCart: red and white gas carts].
Open the valve to let the compressed air into the apparatus.
Grab hold of the rod sticking out of the air-bearing and give the bearing a spin. The bearing will nutate as it spins.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

When connecting to the the compressed air supply in the [:RedWhiteGasCart: red and white gas carts], make sure you are using air and NOT the nearby (highly flammable) METHANE connection!

Discussion:

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

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 1. Connect the attached tube to a supply of compressed air. The supply will most likely come from the [:RedWhiteGasCart: red and white gas carts].
 1. Open the valve to let the compressed air into the apparatus.
 1. Grab hold of the rod sticking out of the air-bearing and give the bearing a spin. The bearing will nutate as it spins.

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