Purpose: To demonstrate gyroscopic effects both qualitativly and quantitativly

The unique low friction and open design of PASCO's Gyroscope allow studies of rotational motion never before possible with a commercial unit. The completely open design lets students stop precession by grabbing the vertical shaft and observe that the gyroscope dips. Rotational mathematics predicts the dipping action, but it could never be confirmed with the traditional enclosed units.

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