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Revision as of 09:45, 28 August 2015
Back to 1Q - Rotational Dynamics
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
