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0 Mathematics
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1 Mechanics (point systems)
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2 Mechanics (rigid body)
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2.1 Kinematics and statics
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2.2 Rotator
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2.3 Gyro
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Toy spinning top
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Gyro and torque (bicycle gyro)
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Gyro and torque (gyroscope)
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Gyroscopic precession
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Precession of a gyroscope
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Centrifugal suitcase
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Turn-and-bank indicator model
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Motorised gyro with cardanic suspension
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Model gyro compass
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Stable/unstable gyro
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Instantaneous axis of rotation (mirror gyro)
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Large gyro with cardanic suspension on turntable
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Static and dynamic balancing
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"Tippe top" spinning top
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Following gyroscope
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Bicycle model
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Throwing a box
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3 Continuum mechanics
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4 Relativity
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5 Oscillations and waves
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6 Electricity
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7 Quantum physics
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8 Thermodynamics
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9 Properties of matter
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10 Nuclear and particle physics
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11 Special areas
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12 Instabilities and chaos
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13 Videos
Instantaneous axis of rotation (mirror gyro)
Experiment no.: 2.3.1
The axis of symmetry and the instantaneous axis of rotation is made visible with the mirror gyro.
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Cone of nutation
Precession and nutation 1
Precession and nutation 2