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Gyroscope

Force & Mechanics

★Exhibit Content: Popular science experience of conservation of angular momentum and gyroscope orientation principle ★Interaction: Manual mechanical interactive demonstration ★Operation: 1. Change the wheel angle and rotate it via the handle; 2. Release and observe the wheel's motion trajectory. ★Exhibit Description: The "Gyroscope" is an interactive exhibit for popular science of mechanics and physics, belonging to the Motion Mechanics exhibition area, and is a recommended exhibit by KexMall. The exhibit consists of a baked-paint operation console, two sets of universal support brackets, a metal rotating rotor, an adjustment handle, and a popular science instruction sign. Visitors manually spin the rotor to high speed, then randomly shake and tilt the bracket base; the high-speed rotor shaft always maintains a stable orientation, intuitively demonstrating the gyroscope's anti-interference directional property, and understanding the practical application value of gyroscopes in aviation and marine navigation. ★Scientific Principle: This exhibit is based on the law of conservation of angular momentum. The high-speed rotor at the gyroscope's axis has stable angular momentum; when there is no significant external torque interference, the rotation axis maintains a fixed orientation in inertial space; even if the external bracket posture changes, the high-speed rotor resists directional deviation and keeps its original orientation unchanged. This principle is widely used in attitude navigation and positioning systems of aircraft, ships, and spacecraft.

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