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.

Important Setup Notes:

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

Setup and Procedure:

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

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.

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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