1Q50.20 - Gyros: Bicycle Wheel Gyro

PIRA 1Q50.20 Gyros: Bicycle Wheel Gyro

Photo shows the demo apparatus used by the University of Texas at Austin

Instructions / Notes:

Start by spinning the bicycle wheel in the provided spinner.

Caution: do NOT get the rope caught in the wheel.

Precession begins to occur immediately. Lift bicycle by string to demonstrate.

This demo is best shown with 1Q50.30 - MITAC motorized gyro, which also shows precession.

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