Name: Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope

Category: Mechanics

Subcategory: Rotational Dynamics

Classes: PHYS 101/105, Astro

Comments: A large bicycle wheel attached to a rope which is spun to high speed by a modified drill demonstrates that angular momentum keeps the system from falling over and leads to gyration. (Note: The tire spinner is missing, so we may need to rig something else up for the time being)

Equipment: Bicycle Wheel, Tire Spinner

Location: H104 C (top)

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