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Air-Bearing Gyroscope, 1Q50.45
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 large air-bearing gyroscope with a long horizontal shaft with a painted disc mounted for emphasis shows nutation.
Equipment |
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apparatus |
[:MechanicsCabinetBayB1: ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2] |
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[:RedWhiteGasCart: Red and White Gas Carts] |
Located in 2103 & 2241 (2223 Upon Request) |
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Important Setup Notes:
This demonstration requires a supply of compressed air usually obtained from the [:RedWhiteGasCart: red and white gas carts].
Setup and Procedure:
- List steps for setup then procedure.
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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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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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