Description and Specification for Lab Tenders
Motorised Gyroscope Apparatus.
Axis of gyroscopic couple.
Its own axis i.e. axis of spin.
The apparatus consists of a rotor mounted in bearings.
This rotor is free to rotate about.
Axis of precession.
The rotor is connected to the variable speed motor.
By putting weights on the weight platform torque can be supplied to rotor, which is also called gyroscopic couple.
The weight of the motor is balanced by another weight, which is on either side of the rotor.
Specifications:-
Rotor dia. 250mm free about 3 axis of rotation driven by variable speed motor.
Dimmerstat to control the motor speed.
Weights 0.2 kg, 0.5 kg and 1 kg.
A technical manual accompanies the unit.
Services required:-
220v stabilized AC supply with earthing connection.
Bench area – 0.5 x 0.5m at working height.
Tachometer for speed measurement (can be supplied at extra cost).
Stopwatch to measure the angular speed about the axis of precession.
