Brass Gyroscope

Concept Overview

1. Principles of a Gyroscope
2. Motion of a Gyroscope
3. Precession

Lecturer Demonstration

Steps to Follow

1. Turn on motor.
2. Use the guide to lower the brass gyroscope onto the motor.
3. Once it has reached maximum speed (a few seconds), remove and set down on the peg located 90 degrees from the guiding rods.

Expected Result

Gyroscope will rotate about its axis.  As it slows, precession will occur.

Video Demonstration

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