Air bearing gyroscope.


A14-5 Air bearing gyroscope.
Purpose: To demonstrate conservation of angular momentum.
Description: A large steel ball sits on an air bearing. Once it rotates, it will spin for hours. The shaft on the steel ball is for accessories to show precession and rotation.
References: Mu-12.
Equipment: Air bearing gyroscope and compressed air supply.

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