ARBOR SCIENTIFIC G93-3501 Gyroscope Wheel
Product Information
The Gyroscope Wheel from Arbor Scientific is a device used for demonstrating gyroscopic motion and its properties. The wheel is provided with a center pulley installed and an axle with a pressed-on bearing already inserted into one of the handles. The wheel also comes with four masses to be installed for demonstration purposes.
Assembly Instructions
Installing the Handles and Axle:
- The Gyroscope Wheel from Arbor Scientific is provided with the center pulley installed into the wheel and the axle with pressed-on bearing already inserted into one of the handles.
- Insert the axle with the bearing through the bore of the pulley. Make sure the bearing begins to seat in the recess in the pulley. This is a tight fit and may not be able to press in.
- The threads on the axle should now be protruding from the other side of the wheel.
- Thread the other handle onto the protruding threads of the axle. Turn both handles at the same time to tighten them against the wheel until they stop.
- This action also pulls the bearing into the recess on the pulley.
Installing the Masses:
- Stand the wheel vertically and hold one of the masses in the pocket.
- While holding the mass, insert a screw and washer through the opposite side of the wheel and thread into the mass.
- Tighten with the hex key until snug.
- Repeat for all four masses, being sure to locate them in a symmetrical pattern.
Once assembled, spin the wheel rapidly and observe its properties, including precession and nutation.
Contents
- Arbor Scientific Gyroscope Wheel
- Handle with axle and bearing installed
- Handle with threaded hole
- 4 masses with screws and washers
- Pull cord
- Bungee cord
- 4 mm hex key for adjusting masses
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