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  1. Gyroscopic precession of a spin-stabilized bullet - Physics Forums

    Sep 4, 2023 · Hi! I am trying to understand the physics behind the gyroscopic phenomenon called spin drift. Spin drift occurs to bullets that are spin-stabilized over the course of their flight. Spin drift starts …

  2. Precession: Explaining the Linear Motion of a Spinning Wheel

    Oct 2, 2009 · Learn about the applications of precession in various engineering fields Physics students, educators, and engineers interested in the dynamics of rotational motion and gyroscopic effects will …

  3. The precession of Mercury's orbit - Physics Forums

    Feb 13, 2020 · Hi, I was reading about the general relativity to get some basic understanding and it was said that the proper answer to problem of precession of Mercury was provided by the general …

  4. Understanding Precession in Special and General Relativity

    May 26, 2019 · The spin vector is such a quantity. The fact that evolves according to Fermi-Walker transport is the source of precession effects in both special and general relativity. Precession in Flat …

  5. How to quantify gyroscopic precession torque? - Physics Forums

    Jun 4, 2024 · Undergrad How to quantify gyroscopic precession torque? rcgldr Jun 4, 2024 Precession Torque Click For Summary

  6. What Are the Units for Precession Rate (Ω)? • Physics Forums

    Nov 9, 2019 · The precession rate is given as ##Ω = \frac {Mgr} {Iω}##. What are the units here?: I'm calculating it as ##\frac {1} {rad . s}##. Am I supposed to interpret...

  7. What is the source of additional energy in a precessing gyroscope?

    Dec 28, 2014 · I'm trying to think about gyroscope precession in terms of energy, and I'm a little confused. If you hold the spinning gyroscope at some tilt so that it doesn't precess, it will have energy …

  8. Why Does Precession Occur and How Does It Affect Gyroscopic Motion?

    Jan 19, 2013 · This discussion centers on the phenomenon of gyroscopic precession and its relationship with torque and orientation changes in spinning wheels. Participants explore how precession occurs …

  9. Understanding Gyroscopic Precession • Physics Forums

    Apr 9, 2012 · The discussion revolves around understanding the behavior of gyroscopes and their precession compared to stationary rods. A key point is that a spinning gyroscope experiences a …

  10. Why Doesn't a Spinning Wheel Drop Due to Its Own Weight?

    Apr 3, 2017 · This is the experiment I am a bit confused about this part: There is a torque on the wheel from its own weight. That's the τ on the picture. In this perspective, τ points at the bottom of the page. …