Gyros: Rotational Dynamics
Bicycle Wheel Gyro
PIRA Class: 1Q50.20
Purpose
Description
Show the gyrations of a spinning bicycle wheel.
1. Start the wheel spinning.
2. Hold the wheel out vertically with one hand by one of its
handles. Hold the strap in the other hand.
3. Let go of the spinning wheel. Students observe the wheel
remaining in its vertical position and subsequently revolve about a vertical axis that
lies along the strap.
Equipment
Bicycle Wheel