When a deflective force is applied to the rim of a stationary gyro rotor, the rotor moves in the direction of the force. When the same rotor is now spinning, the same force causes the rotor to move in a different direction, as though a force has been applied to a point 90 degrees around the rim in the direction of rotation. This turning movement, or precession, places the rotor in a new plane of rotation, parallel to the applied force....81 words.
A force applied to the rim of a speeding gyro`, will transpose through 90 degrees in the direction of rotation and produce a turning force at that point... 28 words!!!!!
Take your pick!!!!
Buy a $3 toy gyro and all this stuff will make more sense.
Good Luck
MaxNr
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Fly it til the last bit stops moving
[This message has been edited by MaxNr (edited 28 September 1999).]