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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 08:34, 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