Item no.: P2132000
Principle
If the axis of rotation of the force-free gyroscope is displaced slightly, a nutation is produced. The relationship between precession frequency or nutation frequency and gyro-frequency is examined for different moments of inertia. Additional weights are applied to a gyroscope mounted on gimbals, so causing a precession.
Tasks
- To determine the precession frequency as a function of the torque and the angular velocity of the gyroscope.
- To determine the nutational frequency as a function of the angular velocity and the moment of inertia.
What you can learn about
- Moment of inertia
- Torque
- Angular momentum
- Nutation
- Precession