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Asked by: Omer Rana
Subject: Relation b/w cycling & gyroscopes
Question: I read somewhere that gyroscopes and cycles work in the same way. That is, when a force is applied in a gyroscope it balances the effects of the force by moving the opposite way. In the way, when riding a bi-cycle when you lean on one side you feel a counter-force trying to move you back in the initial position. And in both the cases, more the speed (or rotation) more is the strength of the counter-force.

So, kindly please explain me how are you able to maintain balance while riding a bi-cycle. Thanks.
Date: 15 September 2004
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Answer: NM - 21/09/2004 17:58:05
 Dear Omar Rana,

See this forum under “propulsion”, “Gyros and bikes” 18th.June ‘04. It is rather wordy but gives a full account of what really happens.

Regards
NM


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