====== Gyroscope ======

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===== Description =====

Gyroscope





===== Purpose =====


To demonstrate the operation of a gyroscope.  



===== Apparatus =====


gyroscope, hand drill with special bit  



===== Setup =====


Set gyroscope wheel into rapid rotation using the hand drill. Then the gyroscope can be moved about on the lecture table to show that its setting remains fixed.  

Useful Links: 	  
The amazing people at [[ http://www.howstuffworks.com/gyroscope.htm |  How Stuff Works ]]provide us with some insight into gyroscopes and their uses.   

Updated on: 06/13/13

===== Notes =====



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| **Location** | N2 |
| **Maker** | Unknown |
| **Current State** | Working |
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