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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.
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MITAC Gyroscope |
[:MechanicsCabinetBayA12: ME, Bay A12, Shelf #1] |
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Weights |
[:MechanicsCabinetBayA12: ME, Bay A12, Shelf #2] |
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Important Setup Notes:
One of the three of our MITAC gyroscopes does not allow the outer ring to rotate around the vertical axis.
Setup and Procedure:
- List steps for setup then procedure.
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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.
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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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