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M91: Pasco Computerized Gyroscope

 

Purpose: To demonstrate gyroscopic effects both qualitativly and quantitativly

Description:

 

The unique low friction and open design of PASCO's Gyroscope allow studies of rotational motion never before possible with a commercial unit. The completely open design lets students stop precession by grabbing the vertical shaft and observe that the gyroscope dips. Rotational mathematics predicts the dipping action, but it could never be confirmed with the traditional enclosed units.

Equipment List: Storage Location: CHEMP 130A

 

Pasco Computerized Gyroscope D2.6

References:

Manual   Setup Notes: M91 PIRA #:
Manufacturer(s): Pasco Scientific #ME-8960 Other school's Demonstration web pages

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