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 …
Precession: Explaining the Linear Motion of a Spinning Wheel
Oct 2, 2009 · This discussion centers on the phenomenon of precession as it relates to a spinning bicycle wheel suspended by a rope. Participants explain that when the wheel is spun and one …
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 …
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 …
The precession of Mercury's orbit - Physics Forums
Feb 13, 2020 · The discussion centers on the precession of Mercury's orbit, specifically the discrepancy between Newtonian predictions and actual observations. Urbain Le Verrier …
Why do bullets precess in the opposite way from gyroscope …
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 …
What Are the Units for Precession Rate (Ω)? • Physics Forums
Nov 9, 2019 · The precession rate, denoted as Ω, is calculated using the formula Ω = Mgr / Iω, resulting in units of 1/ (rad·s). This indicates that Ω can be interpreted as revolutions per …
Why Does Precession Occur and How Does It Affect Gyroscopic …
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 …
Can a Gyroscope in a Satellite Detect Orbit? • Physics Forums
Dec 13, 2022 · The orbit of the GP-B satellite was chosen to make the frame dragging precession orthogonal to the much larger geodetic precession. I would say that the geodetic effect would …
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. …