Gyroscope, Bicycle Wheel

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

This bicycle wheel has been weighted. The wheel is hung from a rope while it is spinning and it precesses. Use the bicycle wheel and rotating platform to demonstrate conservation of angular momentum.

Location:

  • To the right of Shelf Q