Pasco ME-8960 DEMONSTRATION GYROSCOPE User Manual

Instruction Manual andExperiment Guide forthe PASCO scientificModel ME-8960012-05327B4/94© 1994 PASCO scientific $10.00Phone (916) 786-3800 • FAX

6Demonstration Gyroscope 012-05327BNotes:

7012-05327B Demonstration GyroscopeExperiment 1: Precessiondφ→dL→L→Ltop viewside view90100110120130140807060504030ME-8960DEMONSTRATIONGYROSCOPECAUTION

8Demonstration Gyroscope 012-05327BSince dφ/dt = Ω, the precession speed,mgd = LΩand the precession rate is given byΩ=mgdIωwhere I is the rotational i

9012-05327B Demonstration GyroscopeSo, once the linear acceleration of the mass (m) is determined, the torque and the angularacceleration can be obtai

10Demonstration Gyroscope 012-05327BPart II: Measuring Quantities For the Theoretical ValueSetup➀ Clamp the gyroscope shaft in the horizontal position

11012-05327B Demonstration GyroscopeAlternate Computer Method:If a computer and Smart Pulley are used, the acceleration of the disk can be obtained by

12Demonstration Gyroscope 012-05327BQuestions➀ What happens to the direction of precession if the spin of the disk is reversed?➁ How does the rate of

13012-05327B Demonstration GyroscopeExperiment 2: Counter-rotating Disks- DemonstrationEQUIPMENT NEEDED– Gyroscope (ME-8960)– Accessory Disk and Extra

14Demonstration Gyroscope 012-05327BProcedure➀ Use your hand to spin both disks in the same direction. Show that the gyroscope does notprecess.➁ Put t

15012-05327B Demonstration Gyroscope“A” basecounterweightsrotatingaxlerotating diskadd-on massExperiment 3: Precession - DemonstrationEQUIPMENT NEEDED

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17012-05327B Demonstration Gyroscope“A” baserotatingaxleadd-on masscounterweightsrotating diskExperiment 4: Nutations - DemonstrationEQUIPMENT NEEDED–

18Demonstration Gyroscope 012-05327BFigure 4.2: Patterns of Resultant Nutations(A) Released from rest(B) Released withforward speed(C) Released withba

19012-05327B Demonstration GyroscopeContacting Technical SupportBefore you call the PASCO Technical Support staff itwould be helpful to prepare the fo

i012-05327B Demonstration GyroscopeTable of ContentsSection PageCopyright, Warranty, and Equipment Return...

iiDemonstration Gyroscope 012-05327BEquipment ReturnShould this product have to be returned to PASCOscientific, for whatever reason, notify PASCO sci

1012-05327B Demonstration GyroscopeIntroductionThe PASCO ME-8960 Gyroscope has an open designthat makes all the parts easily accessible to the student

2Demonstration Gyroscope 012-05327BEquipmentME-8960 Demonstration Gyroscope EquipmentThe ME-8960 Demonstration Gyroscope includesthe following:– PASCO

3012-05327B Demonstration GyroscopeAssemblycast iron “A” base“E” ring forrotating axlerotating axlerotating disk900gcounterweightthumbscrew30gcounterw

4Demonstration Gyroscope 012-05327Bleveling feetthen adjust this footadjust this foot first“A” baserotatingdiskgyroscope axle900gcounterweightgyroscop

5012-05327B Demonstration Gyroscopeincluded 900gcounterweightME-8960DemonstrationGyroscopegyroscope axle(part of ME-8960)ME-8960DEMONSTRATIONGYROSCOPE