Mechanics – Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
Bicycle Gyroscope
Rotating Chair
ME-6837
ME-6856
A S olid 1/2” Steel Shaft A Precision Ball Bearings for Low Friction A Non-marking Rubber Tire
Attach (included) cord to hole in handle to demonstrate precession.
Rugged design and incredibly low-friction make this far superior to any office chair. Sturdy 45 cm diameter rotating platform can be used with or Wrap rope around without included chair. groove to apply torque.
Steel base
Use a photogate (not included) with built-in spokes to measure the rotational speed and acceleration.
Use the included pull-cord with handle to spin up the wheel.
This 2.8 kg (6 lb.) Bicycle Gyroscope has a solid 12.7 mm (½”) steel shaft with cushioned hand grips.
Includes: Bicycle Gyroscope Non-marking Rubber Tire
P recision Ball Bearings result in extremely Low-Friction for both the Bicycle Gyroscope and the Rotating Chair.
Includes: Chair and rotating platform with leveling feet
Two cords with handles
Order Information:
Order Information:
Bicycle Gyroscope..................... ME-6837 Shown in use with: Rotating Chair. ................................ ME-6856
Rotating Chair.......................... ME-6856 Shown in use with: Photogate Head...................... ME-9498A
Bicycle Gyroscope Mass Set
Includes:
ME-6972
Four 400 g masses
Adding all four of the masses adds 1.6 kg to the wheel’s (approximate) 2.8 kg mass and increases its rotational inertia by over 60%.
Mass securely clamps to the wheel rim using included screws.
Order Information: Bicycle Gyroscope Mass Set. ............................................... ME-6972 Required: Bicycle Gyroscope..................... ME-6837
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