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Bicycle Wheel on Vertical Rod

A bicycle wheel rests on a bench next to a ring stand with a pointed tip

Concept Overview:

1. Simple gyroscopic behavior

2. Precession

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to Follow Expected Result

1. Make the wheel rotate quickly.

2. Place eyelet of wheel on the point.

Wheel precesses around the central point

If needed, a pedal-operated motor can be supplied to provide maximum rotation.  However, the wheel required for this demonstration can be sufficiently rotated using only the lecturer's own arm power.  

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Identifier
M: Rot - 012