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The gyroscopic effect is explained by the behavior of a gyroscope. The behavior of a gyroscope is torque applied perpendicular to its axis of rotation and also perpendicular to its angular momentum.

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Why does top not fall during spinning?

A spinning top has a gyroscopic effect that is resistant to changing its axis (falling over). The faster the top, the stronger the gyroscopic effect. As the top begins to slow due to friction, the gyroscopic effect weakens and the top begins to fall.


Why does a top stay up?

A top stays up due to its spinning motion creating gyroscopic stability, which helps it maintain its balance and resist falling over. The spinning motion creates angular momentum, providing stability similar to how a spinning bicycle wheel stays upright.


Does Gravity have any effect on a spinning top?

Gravity does have an effect on a spinning top as it acts to pull the top downward. However, the spinning motion of the top creates stability through gyroscopic forces, which can counteract the effects of gravity to some extent, allowing the top to remain upright and spin for longer periods.


What is gyroscopic motion?

Gyroscopic motion refers to the behavior of rotating objects in response to external forces, resulting in a tendency to maintain a constant orientation in space. This phenomenon is governed by the principles of angular momentum and precession. Gyroscopes are commonly used in navigation systems, stabilizing tools, and mechanical devices to maintain balance and orientation.


Why does a very heavy gyroscope seem much lighter when it is spinning?

The gyroscopic effect causes the spinning gyroscope to resist changes in its orientation, making it feel "lighter" or easier to move in certain directions. This effect is due to the conservation of angular momentum, which generates stability and reduces the perceived weight of the gyroscope when spinning at high speeds.

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Why were spinning tops invented?

To help explain gyroscopic effect.


Why does top not fall during spinning?

A spinning top has a gyroscopic effect that is resistant to changing its axis (falling over). The faster the top, the stronger the gyroscopic effect. As the top begins to slow due to friction, the gyroscopic effect weakens and the top begins to fall.


What is the gyroscopic effect on four wheeler?

It happens when it is take a turn...wheel rotates in y axis and vehicle turns in z axis..due to that some gyroscopic force is acting on front two wheels..that force will made a vehicle to turn.....


What is the exact scientific force behind every perfect spiral in football?

Gyroscopic effect created by imparting spin on the thrown ball.


What is gyroscopic planes?

The plane in which the reactive gyroscipic couple acts is called the gyroscopic plane


How gyroscopic couple work in a aroplanes and ship?

Effect of the Gyroscopic Couple on an ship and Aeroplane :-Ships and aeroplanes consist of large moment of inertia propeller and fly wheels. When aeroplane or ship takes right or left turn there occurs a rate of change of angular momentum because of change of direction of angular momentum vector. Thus a counter couple is produced when they terns.When the engine or propeller of aeroplane or fly wheel of ship rotate such that the spin angular momentum vector is along the sailing direction and when the aeroplane or ship takes a left turn, then the effect of reactive gyroscopic couple will be to dip the nose (stem: for ship) and raise the tail of the aeroplane or ship.When the aeroplane or ship takes a right turn under similar conditions above, the effect of reactive gyroscopic couple will be to raise the nose and dip the tail of the aeroplane or ship.In the case of ships the fly wheel must be mounded such that the spin axis is along the length so as to maintain dynamic stability.


What is Gyroscopic effect on aeroplane?

Gyroscope (mechanism) is used to determine the effect of a turn taken by an aeroplane. In a short let me describe them, 1. If the rotation of a propeller/ rotor is in CLOCKWISE when viewed from REAR/ BACK SIDE and the aeroplane takes a LEFT TURN, then reactive gyroscopic couple (which is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction of active gyroscopic couple) will tend to RAISE THE NOSE and DIP THE TAIL. 2. If the above similar conditions are considered when the plane is taking a RIGHT TURN, then the reactive gyroscopic couple will tend to RAISE THE TAIL & DIP THE NOSE. 3. If the rotation of a propeller is in ANTI-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION when viewed from REAR of the aeroplane and the plane takes a LEFT TURN, the reactive gyroscopic couple tend to RAISE THE TAIL & DIP THE NOSE. 4. If we consider the similar conditions of (3), and a plane takes a RIGHT TURN, then the reactive gyroscopic couple tends to RAISE THE NOSE & DIP THE TAIL. To remember it easily, you can use RIGHT HAND SCREW RULE.


What is active gyroscopic couple?

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What has the author Elliot J Siff written?

Elliot J. Siff has written: 'An engineering approach to gyroscopic instruments' -- subject(s): Gyroscopic instruments


What are the disadvantages of westernization in the Fijian culture?

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Why does a top stay up?

A top stays up due to its spinning motion creating gyroscopic stability, which helps it maintain its balance and resist falling over. The spinning motion creates angular momentum, providing stability similar to how a spinning bicycle wheel stays upright.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of westernization in Fijian cultures?

rational and gyroscopic