D4-04: BICYCLE WHEEL GYROSCOPE ON ROPE
- ID Code: D4-04
- Purpose: Illustrate gyroscopic precession in a surprising way.
- Description:
Spin the wheel, then hang it from the end of the rope with the rope vertical and the wheel axle in a horizontal orientation. It will precess with the rope remaining vertical.
Click the link below to see a video of the action.
- Availability: Available
- References: http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refsd.htm#D4-04
- Loc codes: OS6, D4
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