1Q50.20 • Gyroscopes: Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope

Location: Floor Demo (under the stairs)

Photo shows the demo apparatus used by the University of Texas at Austin

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Instructions / Notes:

• Start by spinning the bicycle wheel in the provided spinner.
• Caution: do NOT get the rope caught in the wheel.
• Precession begins to occur immediately. Lift bicycle by string to demonstrate.
• This demo is best shown with 1Q50.30 - MITAC motorized gyro, which also shows precession.

Last updated on July 8, 2026