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GYROSCOPES: ANGULAR MOMENTUM VECTOR - PRECESSION








EQUIPMENT
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Counterbalanced Gyroscope Mounted on a Pivot
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Motor Tool Starter




NARRATIVE
            A counterbalanced gyroscope is mounted on a pivot and spun with a Motor Tool Starter. It can be set to show how the system will trip when still and balanced when spinning. Additionally precession is shown.