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Williams » Physics » Demonstrations » Gyroscope

Gyroscope

Purpose

To illustrate circular motion concepts such as moment of inertia.

Parts

  • The gyroscope is found on shelf D3

Set up

Plug gyroscope into outlet, turn on power switch, and use as you please to demonstrate circular motion concepts.

 

Print this page Categories: Circular Motion, Demonstrations Tags: 131, 141, angular momentum, Circular Motion
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