A note on mental visualisation of the unusual properties of gyroscopes

A. T. Augousti

doi:10.1088/0031-9120/30/2/002

A note on mental visualisation of the unusual properties of gyroscopes

A. T. Augousti

Kingston University

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Abstract

The remarkable behaviour of gyroscopes can be neatly explained mathematically, but this does not mean that it is easily understood. This article provides a simple descriptive explanation of their behaviour, allowing better mental visualization of their properties.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	71-73
Journal	Physics Education
Volume	30
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/30/2/002
Publication status	Published - 1995

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Mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing engineering

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A note on mental visualisation of the unusual properties of gyroscopes

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