{"id":83,"date":"2020-04-13T16:57:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T16:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.physics.wisc.edu\/ingersollmuseum\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2026-05-13T06:04:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:04:37","slug":"bicyclewheelgyroscope","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.physics.wisc.edu\/ingersollmuseum\/exhibits\/mechanics\/bicyclewheelgyroscope\/","title":{"rendered":"Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Setup and Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. An old bike wheel with counter weight is suspend by a chain from a swivel bearing in the ceiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. To use a different bike wheel, unclip the old blue one and clip the chain to the handle of the other wheel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Using one hand, grab the opposite handle, and position the wheel so that its rotational plane is vertical.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Using your other free hand, grab the tire, give it a good pull back to start it spinning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. You can now let the wheel go freely, but still hold onto the chain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. It will remain upright as it spins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n