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Tom Mazzeo |
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Formula needed for simple gyroscope sceanrio |
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I need a simple formula for a theoretical gyroscope of mass "m" kilograms where all of its mass is distributed along the circumference at radius "r" meters and spinning at "x" RPMs. The gyroscope is spinning with its axis or rotation in the vertical direction and there is no precession. I want to know what torque in Newton-meters it would take to tilt the axis in any one direction. Think of a gyroscope sitting in a box on a table, oriented vertically, and the gyroscope cannot move inside the box becasue the barings are fixed to the box. Now try to tip the box over by applying force to the top of the box. |
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31 May 2007
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sol - 06/06/2007 09:38:19
| | | Well, im not sure really, but for one thing I know is that the box as you describes it will have forces on its own. Imagine if the box is very wide vs a very tall box.
But Ill guess the box is there only for getting the question across...
If you do find an answer I would like to hear it too.
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