Angular Momentum (Gyroscope)

Type of activity: demo
Activity code:  00000

Description:

A variety of styles of gyroscopes are available.

The non-motorized gyroscopes can generally be set spinning by an external motor (the rotary tool) for class demonstrations.

Precession setup for the toy gyroscope consists of tying one end of the gyroscope axis to a string, which is then hung from a stand.  The gyroscope is set to spin with its axis held horizontally, and is subsequently released.

Apparatus

Toy Gyroscope
Toy Gyroscope
Gyroscope (Pasco)
Gyroscope (Pasco)
gyroscope on a balance
gyroscope on a balance
gyroscope (motorized)
gyroscope (motorized)
Rotary Tool (motorized)
Rotary Tool (motorized)
String
String
String (Gyroscope)
String (Gyroscope)
Retort Stand
Retort Stand
Clamp (Flask)
Clamp (Flask)
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