Gyroscope and moveable counterweight upon arms of a centrally supported balance lever

Gyroscope and moveable counterweight upon arms of a centrally

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Gyroscope and moveable counterweight upon arms of a centrally
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Gyroscope and moveable counterweight upon arms of a centrally supported balance lever (brass material) to demonstrate precession and rising motion of a gyroscope.

Details

Category:
Kinematics
Object Number:
1948-372
Materials:
brass and steel
Measurements:
overall: 13.7795 x 27.5591 x 6.2992 in.; 350 x 700 x 160 mm
type:
demonstration gyroscope
credit:
Sydney George Brown