Description

Overview:

In this activity, a spinning bicycle wheel resists efforts to tilt it and point the axle in a new direction. Learners use the bicycle wheel like a giant gyroscope to explore angular momentum and torque. Learners can participate in the assembly of the Bicycle Wheel Gyro or use a preassembled unit to explore these concepts and go for an unexpected spin!

Subject:

Technology, Physics

Level:

Upper Primary, Middle School, High School

Material Type:

Activity/Lab

Provider:

Exploratorium

Provider Set:

Science Snacks

Date Added:

06/12/2006