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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.
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:
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To the right of Shelf Q
* To the right of Shelf Q
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Latest revision as of 09:34, 5 October 2023

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Gyroscope-Bicycle Wheel.gif
Gyroscope, Bicycle Wheel.JPG

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