Spin and rotation.


A14-4 Spin and rotation.
Purpose: To demonstrate gyroscopic motion. 
Description: A gyroscope is mounted on a gimbal which allows it to rotate about three axes. The gyroscope is brought to speed and placed on a turntable. As the turntable is rotated, the angular momentum vector of the gyroscope remains fixed in space.
References: Mu-5.
Equipment: Gyroscope, gimbal and turntable.

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