Air Bearing Gyro

Air gyro
PIRA: 
1Q50.45
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1Q Rotational Dynamics
Concept: 
Gyros

 

A large air gyro spins for a long time when spun by hand. Uneven weight distribution produces precession.

 

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Scott Thomas
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