MITAC Gyroscope, 1Q50.30

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 commercially built motorized gyro on a gimbal includes counterweights.

Important Setup Notes:

• One of the three of our MITAC gyroscopes does not allow the outer ring to rotate around the vertical axis.

• It takes a few seconds for the flywheel to get up to speed.

Setup and Procedure:

1. Place the MITAC gyroscope on the table and unlock all the retaining screws that hold the rings in place.
2. Plug it in to a 110v outlet.
3. Weights can be added to either end of the Axle "arrow" (ie. Axes of rotation) to show precession and/or nutation.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

• Keep fingers away from the moving parts of the gyroscope while it is running.

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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