Gyroscopic precession
Experiment no.: 2.3.3
This experiment is an impressive demonstration that a rapidly rotating gyro not supported at its centre of gravity does not fall down under the influence of gravity, but precesses!
Caution: Experiment with possible eye damage!
Personal protective equipment necessary!
Caution: Experiment with possible eye damage!
Personal protective equipment necessary!
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Precession of symmetric gyro