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D4-22: MONORAIL CAR

PURPOSE: To demonstrate gyroscopic stability.

DESCRIPTION: The gyroscope on the car is driven to a high rotational speed using a motor. The car will then remain balanced on the wire for over thirty seconds.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 1Q50.71)

EQUIPMENT: Car, tight wire on stand, accelerating motor.

SETUP TIME: None.


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