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June 2009
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Gyroscope

Tags: friction : potential energy : kinetic energy : Gyroscope : centre of gravity


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In this article, we look at the physics behind the curved flight path of a returning boomerang, and explain that boomerangs are really a kind of gyroscope. We even show you how to bang up a boomerang yourself!

Tags: force : Gyroscope : angular force : moment of inertia : boomerang : circular motion : couple : precession


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If boomerangs are really gyroscopes, then what are gyroscopes? In this article, we explore some more of the physics of gyroscopes, and demonstrate some interesting experiments you can do with them.

Tags: force : Gyroscope : circular motion : precession : Coriolis force : centrifugal force : conservation of angular momentum