Spinning gyroscopes and tops

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PIRA index: 1Q50.30

Description

A gyroscope rotates about its axis. A top stays upright.

Equipment

• various small gyroscopes and tops

Instructions

Spin the tops or gyroscopes and lay them on the table. They will rotate and demonstrate properties of rotational dynamics.

Keywords

spinning, top, gyroscope, rotational dynamics

Images & Movies

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Spinning gyroscopes and tops -- 1

Spinning gyroscopes and tops -- 2

Spinning gyroscopes and tops -- 3