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Asked by: Glenn Hawkins
Subject: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS
Question:
Juxtaposed conditions during gyroscopic reactions

When the speed of a rotating flywheel is increased:
(1.a) Positive reaction: The power of resistance to tilt increases.
(1.b) Negative Reaction: The speed of precession decreases.

When the speed of a rotating flywheel is decreased:
(1.A) Positive reaction: The speed of precession increases.
(1.A) Negative Reaction: The power of resistance to tilt decreases.

When greater mechanical force is applied to cause tilt:
Positive reaction: The speed of precession is increased.
Negative reaction: The power of resistance yields to greater force.

Question of the day:
What happens when both, the speed of flywheel rotation and the mechanical force to tilt are simultaneously increased?
Date: 24 November 2008
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