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

Images & Movies

  • Figure1

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