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= Gyrocompass, 1Q50.60 =

'''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:'''	

An industrial gyrocompass can be used to discuss practical applications of gyroscopes.

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'''''Important Setup Notes:''''' 
 *  '''''This demonstration requires a 12 V DC power supply if desired to show the gyroscope in motion.'''''


'''Setup and Procedure:''' 

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

'''Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:'''
 * N/A


'''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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