Demonstration Manual

Rotational Dynamics

DRD04 - "Mitac" Research Gyroscope

Objective:

- With given accessories, the properties of gyroscopes can be studied n detail.

- By simple modification of components, gyros of one or two degrees of freedom and free or captive gyros can be demonstrated.

Apparatus:

• Gyroscope, "mitac"
• Accessory kit

Method:

The gyroscope is set up to show what principle is preferred.

  Watch a "Mitac" Research Gyroscope video demonstration on Youtube (video 1) (not produced at BCIT)

  Watch a "Mitac" Research Gyroscope video demonstration on Youtube (video 2) (not produced at BCIT)