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Title:

Bicycle Wheel Gyro

Url:

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/bicycle-wheel-gyro

Publisher:

Exploratorium (Organization)

Description: This Exploratorium site provides a demonstration using an ordinary bicycle wheel and rotating stool to show how gyroscopes behave. A person sitting on the stool is turned due to a change in the direction of the axis of rotation of the bike wheel. The site provides an explanation of the physics involved including the concepts of the conservation of angular momentum and torque. There is also an extension activity. This activity is part of Exploratorium's Science Snacks series.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Descriptive and experimental mechanics -- Study and teaching. Research
Technology -- Mechanical engineering and machinery -- Mechanical movements -- Special movements and devices -- Gyroscopes

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Exploratorium

Access Rights:

Free access

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