Mechanics:
MITAC  Gyroscope

PIRA Class: 1Q50.30

Purpose:
To demonstrate gyroscopic motion in a gyroscope free to rotate about two axes.

Description: 

Start the gyroscope rotating by hand or by pressing the Cenco rotator against the rim of the gyroscope (the MITAC is missing a piece making its own plug irrelevant).

• The balance is not perfect so the gyroscope will precess some with no added weight. The rate of precession can be altered by hanging ~50-100 grams from one of the notches on the axis.

• Slowly tilt the base to see the gyroscope maintain its axis of rotation.

• Give the rotation axis is quick tap to demonstrate nutation.

Equipment:
MITAC gyroscope, Cenco rotator, safety gloves

Location:
Shelf 141 (MITAC gyroscope), shelf 511 (Cenco rotator), shelf 264 (safety gloves)

Extras:

MITAC Instruction manual

Short video illustrating how gyroscope can be used for navigation