Difference between revisions of "Gyroscope, Bicycle Wheel"
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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. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:34, 5 October 2023
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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
