Gyroscopic precession of a spin-stabilized bullet - Physics Forums
Sep 4, 2023 · The discussion centers on the gyroscopic precession of spin-stabilized bullets and the phenomenon of spin drift. Spin drift causes a bullet to veer to the right when fired with a right-hand …
Why Doesn't a Spinning Wheel Drop Due to Its Own Weight?
Apr 3, 2017 · The discussion centers on the mechanics of gyroscopic precession, specifically addressing why a spinning wheel does not drop due to its own weight. Participants clarify that the torque …
Why do bullets precess in the opposite way from gyroscope diagrams?
Dec 4, 2023 · TL;DR Rifled bullets are gyroscopes: precession maintains the center of pressure before the center of mass. A side effect is deflection from yawing (aerodynamic jump) and pitching (spin …
Direct vs. Retrograde Precession - Physics Forums
Oct 16, 2017 · The discussion centers on the differences between direct and retrograde precession in rigid bodies influenced by central forces. Direct precession occurs in elongated bodies, such as …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Why does Larmor precession appear to go against the right hand rule ...
Dec 23, 2013 · The discussion centers on the confusion surrounding Larmor precession and its relationship to the right-hand rule. Participants clarify that the torque for Larmor precession is defined …