Foucault gyroscope



 
A14-7 Foucault gyroscope
Purpose: To demonstrate conservation of angular momentum.To demonstrate conservation of angular momentum.
Description: The gyroscope has gimbal mounting. Because of the gimbal mounting, the wheel can rotate in any plane. This gyroscope is used in the gyrocompass and the gyrostabilizer.
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Equipment: Foucault gyroscope and spinning motor.

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