Bicycle wheel as gyroscope

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PIRA index: 1Q50.21

Description

The bicycle wheel is rotating rapidly and is hanging from a rope attached to a rod protruding from the wheel's center. The wheel begins to torsionally rotate.

Equipment

• bicycle wheel and motor
• c-clamp and power for the motor
• rope

Instructions

Spin the bicycle wheel using the motor then let it hang from the rope. The wheel will stay upright and rotate torsionally.

Keywords

bicycle, wheel, torsional, rotation, gyroscope

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