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1Q50.25 - Double Wheel Gyro
Code Number: 1Q50.25
Demo Title: Double Wheel Gyro
Condition: Excellent
Principle: Gyroscopes and Precession
Area of Study: Mechanics
Equipment:
Double Wheel Gyro Apparatus,
Procedure:
The double wheel gyro can be run in several ways. One would be with both wheels spinning in the same direction. You can add mass to the axle to show precession. You may also run the apparatus with the wheels spinning in opposite directions. In that case there will be no precession when a mass is added to the axle.