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Measurement of kinematic quantities through simple experiments 1 Measurement of velocity 2 Measurement of force 3 Measurement of acceleration 4 Measurement of angular velocity of a body moving on circular orbit 5 Measurement of the central force and the moment of force, or torque 6 Expansion=the motion of rotating body, especially “gyroscope” 1 Measurement of velocity (1) Using a stop watch and a measure a body moving distance L [m], time taken t [s], the velocity v [m/s] L v= t ① Exercise1 L=10m, required time t=0.50s, ask the velocity of the vehicle. V=( 10 )/( 0.50 )=( 20 )m/s t : large ⇒ v : average t : small ⇒ v : instant (2) Using a points recording timer (ⅰ)measuring time very short as possible (ⅱ) marking points on a body periodically at very short time Fig.1 marking points Fig.2 points recording timer Fig.3 principle of points recording timer iron bar iron core carbon paper spring paper tape Using 50Hz AC supply coil AC ⇒(ⅰ) number of vibration of the iron bar per second is 50. ⇒(ⅱ) periodic pointing number per second is 50. ⇒(ⅲ) the time between adjacent points becomes (1 / 50) [s]. Now, the time duration between points can be set (1 / 50), or (1 / 10) seconds . Exercise 2 period time is (1/10)seconds. paper tape Nr.Point 0 1 2 3 4 5 Length cm 0 2.5 5.0 7.5 1 0.0 12.5 Asking for the velocity of the body. 0-1 v={(2.5−0.0)/100}/(1/10)= 0.25m/s 1-2 v={(5.0−2.5)/100}/(1/10)= 0.25m/s 2-3 v= Caution for this equipment. (ⅰ) To set the side of the paper tape chemicals painted upwards. (ⅱ) Discharge electrode may be corrupted by putting a tape from the other side. (ⅲ) Turn on the power switch after all have been set. Now, the time duration between points can be set (1 / 50), or (1 / 10) seconds . Exercise 2 period time is (1/10)seconds. paper tape Nr.Point 0 1 2 3 4 5 Length cm 0 2.5 5.0 7.5 1 0.0 12.5 Asking for the velocity of the body. 0-1 v={(2.5−0.0)/100}/(1/10)= 0.25m/s 1-2 v={(5.0−2.5)/100}/(1/10)= 0.25m/s 2-3 v= {(7.5–5.0)/100}/(1/10)=0.25m/s Caution for this equipment. (ⅰ) To set the side of the paper tape chemicals painted upwards. (ⅱ) Discharge electrode may be corrupted by putting a tape from the other side. (ⅲ) Turn on the power switch after all have been set. Experiment 1 To measure the velocity of linear motion of the hand . Installation points recording timer, paper tape, ruler measure Procedure points timer (1/10)sec a hand after setting, switching ON, and pulling the tape Nr.of points 0 length(cm) difference(cm) distance(m) velocity(m/s) 1 0 2 3 4 Experiment 1 To measure the velocity of linear motion of the hand. Installation points recording timer, paper tape, ruler measure Procedure points timer (1/10)sec a hand after setting, switching ON, and pulling the tape Nr.of points 0 length(cm) difference(cm) distance(m) velocity(m/s) 1 2 9.5 0 9.5 0.095 0.95 3 20.2 10.7 0.107 1.1 4 Experiment 2 Motion of hovering soccer ball. rotating fan Points on paper tape air lined up almost evenly. ⇓ constant velocity linear motion or, uniform motion. Points recording timer ball paper tape layer (3) Using “Be-Spe” Fig.5 Be-Spe Fig.4 principle sw1 sw2 two light switches (ⅰ) When the body has interrupted one⇒the timer switch is ON (ⅱ) next it interrupts the other one ⇒ the timer switch is OFF (ⅲ) Internal computer calculates and shows the value of the velocity. Experiment 3 To measure the velocity of small steel balls moving inside the tube. Installation “Be-Spe”, transparency tube, small steel ball Be-Spe Height velocity 1st m/s velocity 2nd m/s velocity 3rd m/s 5 cm height 10 cm 20 cm Experiment 3 To measure the velocity of small steel balls moving inside the tube. Installation “Be-Spe”, transparency tube, small steel ball Be-Spe Height velocity 1st m/s velocity 2nd m/s velocity 3rd m/s height 5 cm 10 cm 0.9 20 cm 1.3 1.8 2 Measurement of force (1) dynamics trucks Dynamics truck wears a four wheels whose axle is held in ball bearings, so wheel rotation is very smooth. Rolling friction is 1 / 10 or less Dynamic friction. close to the constant motion Fig.6 (2)The third law of motion = law of action and reaction Force is that a body operates to other body. A a body A operates a force to a body B, ⇔ the body B operates a force to the body A. Fig.7 action, reaction B Experiment4 To depart two trucks. Making two trucks confront each other. Releasing the coil spring ⇒ Two trucks detach with the same speed. Correctly speaking, detach with same acceleration. Naturally, it causes in the case mass of trucks are equal. (3) To measure forces by a spring balance In many cases we use a scale or a spring balance. Especially a spring balance is often used. For example they are used when checking action reaction law. Fig.9 M g Fig.8 0.98N Drawing together 100gw F=Mg Each force equals gravity force for the body of 100 g ⇒ 0.98 [N] ⇒ roughly equals 1 [N] 100g 3 Measurement of acceleration (1) Acceleration Acceleration is said the variation of the velocity vector divided by the time at a extremely short time. a = 𝚫v 𝚫t v𝟐 −v𝟏 = 𝚫t Experiment5 (demonstration) An experiment of acceleration display Installation acceleration display, plane board Both downward and upward (ⅰ) instant value of acceleration (ⅱ) direction of acceleration downward ② (2) Constant acceleration motion If the velocity of a body becomes to v1 from v0 in a very short time Δt, the acceleration is 𝑎= 𝚫𝐯 𝚫𝐭 = 𝐯𝟏 −𝐯𝟎 𝚫𝐭 ③ If you can measure xi, body position, at extremely short cycle time Δt each, you can calculate the velocity. For example, if you can measure x0, x1, x2 , 𝐯𝟏𝟐 = 𝐱𝟐 − 𝐱𝟏 𝚫𝐭 , 𝐯𝟎𝟏 = 𝐱𝟏 − 𝐱𝟎 𝚫𝐭 Next, assuming this velocity varies between the time Δt, then the acceleration a in the time is got. 𝐯𝟏𝟐 − 𝐯𝟎𝟏 𝑎= 𝚫𝐭 ④ Experiment6 To do the same construction as Exp.1, and pull the paper tape at a accelerated velocity. Provided that period time is (1/10) s. nr.of points length m distance velocity m/s difference acceleration m/s2 0 1 0 2 3 Experiment6 To do the same construction as Exp.1, and pull the paper tape at a accelerated velocity. Provided that period time is (1/10) s. nr.of points length m 0 1 0 distance 0.105 velocity m/s 1.05 2 0.105 0.260 0.155 1.55 difference 0.55 acceleration m/s2 5.5 3 (3) To check out the relation between force and acceleration=the second law The acceleration is proportional to the force and inversely proportional to mass. Experiment7-1 pulling twice of power? and also, make truck mass be twice? installation dynamics truck(0.50kg), spring balance, plane board, weight(0.25kg✕2), points timer (period time is 1/10 s) spring balance truck points timer Continue pulling the truck by ways of 3 type following. (ⅰ) Pull the truck by the balance with the dial at 0.50[N]. (ⅱ) Pull the truck by the balance with the dial at 1.0[N]. (ⅲ) Put 2 weights upon the truck, and pull with the dial at 1.0[N]. Though you pull the trucks by the balance with the dial constantly, of course, as the trucks will be accelerated, you should make the balance move the same movement as the trucks. From the paper tape to calculate velocity and acceleration. (ⅰ)one truck, 0.50N Number 0 Distance m Difference 0 velocity difference accelerati on average 1 2 3 (ⅱ)one truck, 1.0N 0 0 1 2 (ⅲ)two weights, 1.0N 3 0 0 1 2 3 Though you pull the trucks by the balance with the dial constantly, of course, as the trucks will be accelerated, you should make the balance move the same movement as the trucks. From the paper tape to calculate velocity and acceleration. (ⅰ)one truck, 0.50N 1 (ⅱ)one truck, 1.0N (ⅲ)two weights, 1.0N Number 0 Distance m Difference 0 0.048 0.059 0.066 0.045 0.063 0.083 0.035 0.044 0.053 velocity 0.48 0.45 0.35 0.53 2 3 0.048 0.107 0.173 0.58 difference 0.10 accelerati on average 1.0 0.9 0.66 0 1 2 3 0 0 0.045 0.108 0.191 0 0.63 0.83 0.18 0.20 1.8 2.0 0.8 1.9 1 2 0.035 3 0.079 0.132 0.44 0.09 0.09 0.9 0.9 0.9 Experiment7-2 By gravity imposed on weight, to pull trucks. It is hard pulling with constant force. making gravitational force of weight pull a truck. But approximately and provisionally proportional. Installation points timer(period time 1/10 s), 50g-weight, pulley, plane board, strap(fishing line), timer pulley weight truck Then make the weight pull the truck in the three types below. (ⅰ) Pull with 50g-weight (ⅱ) Pull with 50g-weight✕2 (ⅲ) Pull a truck and 2 weights on it with 50g-weight✕2 From the paper tape to calculate velocity and acceleration. (ⅰ) 50g-weight Number 0 Distance 0 Difference Velocity Difference Acceleratio n Average 1 2 (ⅱ) 100g-weight 3 0 0 1 2 (ⅲ) 2 weights 100g 3 0 0 1 2 3 Then make the weight pull the truck in the three types below. (ⅰ) Pull with 50g-weight (ⅱ) Pull with 50g-weight✕2 (ⅲ) Pull a truck and 2 weights on it with 50g-weight✕2 From the paper tape to calculate velocity and acceleration. (ⅰ) 50g-weight (ⅱ) 100g-weight (ⅲ) 2 weights 100g Number 0 Distance 0 Difference 0.048 0.059 0.066 0.045 0.063 0.083 0.035 0.044 0.053 Velocity 0.48 0.58 0.66 0.45 0.63 0.83 0.35 0.53 1 3 0.048 0.107 Difference 0.10 Acceleratio n 1.0 Average 2 0.9 0.8 0.173 0 1 2 0.045 0 0.108 0.18 0.20 1.8 2.0 1.9 3 0.191 0 0 1 0.035 2 0.079 0.44 0.09 0.09 0.9 0.9 0.9 3 0.132 (4) To determine the value of the gravitational acceleration The value can be obtained by doing the following way. Though we can ask the value by easier method in the Exp.9. Experiment8(demonstration) To make a weight attached a paper tape free fall, and to measure the distances of points. (ⅰ) Set a paper tape through a points timer (period time 1/10 s). (ⅱ) Attach the paper tape end to a weight. (ⅲ) Fall the weight free. (ⅳ) Calculation. timer weight (5) To determine the gravitational acceleration by fall distance and velocity If you free fall at the field of gravitational acceleration g, as a = g, v0 = 0 v2 = 2 g x exists, Therefore g = v2 / 2 x ⑤ Namely, at a point x [m] fallen if you measure the velocity v [m / s], g can be obtained by a calculation. Experiment 9 Using Be-Spe small ball To measure the velocity of a steel ball at the point where the ball have fallen a certain distance. Installation Be-Spe, transparency tube, small ball x tube distance x reached velocity v ⇒ g = v2 / 2 x x [m] 1st 2nd Be-Spe v v [m/s] g [m/s2] Experiment 9 Using Be-Spe small ball To measure the velocity of a steel ball at the point where the ball have fallen a certain distance. Installation Be-Spe, transparency tube, small ball x tube distance x reached velocity v ⇒ g = v2 / 2 x x [m] Be-Spe v v [m/s] g [m/s2] 1st 0.50 3.1 9.6 2nd 0.60 3.4 9.6 4 Measurement of angular velocity of a body moving on circular orbit (1) The rotational or revolutionary motion a round a certain center. central angle ⇒ angle of gyration Fig.10 radius r The unit is“radian”[rad]. Here, if we put θ[rad] for Θ[degree] 2π✕Θ / 360 =θ Θ ⑥ the arc length l for central angle θ[rad] is following l = rθ ⑦ 60° π/3, Angular velocity 45° ( ), in very short time Δt 30° ( ), the angle of gyration Δθ the angular velocity refers to below. (2) 360°( 180°( 90° ( ) ) ) 4 Measurement of angular velocity of a body moving on circular orbit (1) The rotational or revolutionary motion a round a certain center. central angle ⇒ angle of gyration Fig.10 radius r The unit is“radian”[rad]. Here, if we put θ[rad] for Θ[degree] 2π✕Θ / 360 =θ Θ ⑥ the arc length l for central angle θ[rad] is following l = rθ ⑦ 60° /3, Angular velocity 45° ( /4 ), in very short time Δt 30° ( /6 ), the angle of gyration Δθ the angular velocity refers to below. (2) 360°( 2 ) 180°( ) 90° ( /2 ) Fig.11 𝚫𝛉 𝛚= ⑧ 𝚫𝐭 (3) Uniform circular motion the motion with constant angular velocity ω ⇓ uniform circular motion ⇓ the tangential velocity v v = rω during Δt Δθ M v Fig.12 tangential velocity ⑨ The number of rotation per second n [c/s], or the number of per minute N [rpm], r ω angular velocity ω v or one rotation period time T [s], there are relationships such as n = 1 / T, ω = 2πn= 2π/T, As well, n = N/60 ⑩ Experiment10 To measure the velocity of the small balls moving on circular orbit with inertia, and to calculate the angular velocity. Installation Be-Spe2pieces, transparency tube, small ball of steel or glass r=0.50, the tube edge to 10 cm height. ω= v/r =(average velocity)/0.50= 2.0✕(average velocity) Be-Spe 1 1st m/s 2nd m/s Be-Spe 2 difference average angular velocity [rad/s] Experiment10 To measure the velocity of the small balls moving on circular orbit with inertia, and to calculate the angular velocity. Installation Be-Spe2pieces, transparency tube, small ball of steel or glass r=0.50, the tube edge to 10 cm height. ω= v/r =(average velocity)/0.50= 2.0✕(average velocity) Be-Spe 1 Be-Spe 2 difference average angular velocity [rad/s] 1st m/s 1.3 1.1 0.2 1.2 2.4 2nd m/s 1.4 1.3 0.1 1.35 2.7 experiment 11 (calculation) To calculate the angular velocity of the rotating top. installation top, stop watch, movie camera, movie application and PC procedure Taking photograph of the spinning top with the stopwatch,and make it slow-motion replay, and measure the time and angle of rotation, Then, calculate the angular velocity. Δt = 2m 01s 49 - 2m 01s 39= 0.10 s, θ =2π Angular velocity of rotating top ω is ω= 2π/0.10 =( Number of revolution per second n is n = 1 / T =1 / 0.10 =( )[rad/s] )[s-1] experiment 11 (calculation) To calculate the angular velocity of the rotating top. installation top, stop watch, movie camera, movie application and PC procedure Taking photograph of the spinning top with the stopwatch,and make it slow-motion replay, and measure the time and angle of rotation, Then, calculate the angular velocity. Δt = 2m 01s 49 - 2m 01s 39= 0.10 s, θ =2π Angular velocity of rotating top ω is ω= 2π/0.10 =(62.8)[rad/s] Number of revolution per second n is n = 1 / T =1 / 0.10 =( 10 )[s-1] Experiment12 To messure the angular velocity of the rotating top another way. Installation top, points recording timer, paper tape, Be-spe, transparency tape (ⅰ) Rotating the top attached with a tape. (ⅱ) Rotating the top with a transparency tape. points timer 5 Measurement of the central force and the moment of force, or torque Fig.13 (1) Central force Of the body, which doing free movement without force in space, the motion of the center of gravity and the motion of rotation around a fixed point are saved. Simply put, those remain constant. The value of the acceleration 𝐚= 𝐯 𝛚 𝚫𝐭 𝚫𝐭 = 𝐯𝛚 = rω2 ⑫ ωΔt r r ωΔt ⑪ The magnitude of central force of the body m doing uniform circular motion f = mrω2 ∆v With the variation of velocity during time Δt, only direction is changed, and the change is oriented to center. Δv=v✕ωΔt Experiment 13 To ask for a central force. Installation slim cylinder like a Ball-pointpen barrel (polyvinyl chloride) Rotating the weight (period time 0.50 seconds) ⇓ Measuring the scale value. Note that because a weight rotating at high speed it can be dangerous. strap(length 30 cm) 10g cylinder 2 rev. per 1sec. balance measurement 1st 2nd Ave. Calculation m = 0.010 kg, r = 0.30 m, T = 0.50 s, π = 3.14 f = mrω2 = 0.010 × 0.30×( 2 × 3.14 × 1 / 0.50 )2 =( ) Note that because a weight rotating at high speed it can be dangerous. Then instead of pulling by a balance, you set down 50 g weight. How you make the rotation for weight be still in the air? ( ) strap(length 30 cm) 10g cylinder a weight 50g measurement 1st 0.48N 2nd 0.50N Ave. 0.49N Calculation m = 0.010 kg, r = 0.30 m, T = 0.50 s, π = 3.14 f = mrω2 = 0.010 × 0.30×( 2 × 3.14 × 1 / 0.50 )2 =( 0.47 )N Note that because a weight rotating at high speed it can be dangerous. Then instead of pulling by a balance, you set down 50 g weight. How you make the rotation for weight be still in the air? ( approx. 2rev. per 1 sec. ) strap(length 30 cm) 10g cylinder a weight 50g (2)Think of centrifugal Fig.14 force Receiving a central force, M m ω ⇓ Grasping a centrifugal force. Mrω2 mrω2 The sizes are equal. The directions are inverse. (centrfugal force) =(magnification)✕(gravity force at ground level) m r ω2 = x×m g, therefore x =r ω2 / g ⑬ Then, by this value, you can express the centrifugal force is x times g. Exercise 3 To get a gravity by rotation as large as the Earth surface gravity. The spinning donut-shaped space ship of 20 m in diameter is rotating. 10m Gravity is similar with on Earth. the rotating period? The case is rω2 = g ω2 = 9.8 / 10 = 0.98 ω = 0. 98 T = 2π / ω = 2 × 3.14 / 0. 98 =( )[s] Exercise 3 To get a gravity by rotation as large as the Earth surface gravity. The spinning donut-shaped space ship of 20 m in diameter is rotating. 10m Gravity is similar with on Earth. the rotating period? The case is rω2 = g ω2 = 9.8 / 10 = 0.98 ω = 0. 98 T = 2π / ω = 2 × 3.14 / 0. 98 =( 6.3 )[s] (3) A centrifugal separator If you impose the large gravitational force by rotating a body.depending on slight difference in density you can layer in fluid each powder or fluid. Fig.15 centrifugal separation ω Exercise4 (i) Putting milk for domestic use centrifugal separator and rotating about one hour, and fat little isolating is said. Ask for the value g taken for the milk using a 10 cm radius of rotation and rotating number 1500 rpm equipment. x = rω2 / g =( ) (ii) You used a centrifugal extractor of household washing machine as a substitute for a centrifugal separator. It is said the rotating number of the extractor is 1200 rpm, and radius of rotation is 30 cm. Ask the value g in this rotation. x = rω2 / g =( ) (iii) Stuffing small jar with milk, attached 1 m strap, and we rotated it with a rotating number of 2 rotations per second. Ask g taken for this milk. x = rω2 / g =( ) (3) A centrifugal separator If you impose the large gravitational force by rotating a body.depending on slight difference in density you can layer in fluid each powder or fluid. Fig.15 centrifugal separation ω Exercise4 (i) Putting milk for domestic use centrifugal separator and rotating about one hour, and fat little isolating is said. Ask for the value g taken for the milk using a 10 cm radius of rotation and rotating number 1500 rpm equipment. x = rω2 / g =( 252 ) (ii) You used a centrifugal extractor of household washing machine as a substitute for a centrifugal separator. It is said the rotating number of the extractor is 1200 rpm, and radius of rotation is 30 cm. Ask the value g in this rotation. x = rω2 / g =( 483 ) (iii) Stuffing small jar with milk, attached 1 m strap, and we rotated it with a rotating number of 2 rotations per second. Ask g taken for this milk. x = rω2 / g =( 16 ) (4) Measurement of the moment of force=for the body with certain volume If the direction of the resultant force F is out of the center of gravity, force acts as rotating the body. Fig.17 a force accelerates C.G. and rotates whole body Fig.16 (-) around C.G. f r (+) axis of rotation force F, Δt sec a physical quantity of starting rotation ⇒ a moment of force “N”. In many cases, this is calculated around the center of gravity or the fulcrum. N = f1 r1 + f2 r2 + f3 r3 + ⑭ (units are [Nm] (Newton meter)) Moment of force makes vector. direction f the direction of moment of force of N the direction of angular velocity ⇓ “right screw direction”⇒ angular all turning or revolving motion fig.18 velocity Exercise5 To sum up moments of force. (ⅰ) 0.5m CG 0.5m Result force is obtainable by adding vectorially. To put downward on fig. positive. 0.5N 1.0N (ⅰ) 0.5 + 1.0 = 1.5 N (ⅱ) 1.0 + (-2.0) = ( (ⅱ) )N 2.0N 0.5m CG 0.5m The moment of force around the point G is obtained. To put counterclockwise on fig. positive. 1.0N (ⅰ) 0.5✕0.5 – 1.0✕0.5 = -0.25 Nm (ⅱ) 1.0✕0.5 + 2.0✕0.0 =( )Nm Moment of force makes vector. direction f the direction of moment of force of N the direction of angular velocity ⇓ “right screw direction”⇒ angular all turning or revolving motion fig.18 velocity Exercise5 To sum up moments of force. (ⅰ) 0.5m CG 0.5m Result force is obtainable by adding vectorially. To put downward on fig. positive. 0.5N 1.0N (ⅰ) 0.5 + 1.0 = 1.5 N (ⅱ) 1.0 + (-2.0) = ( −1.0 (ⅱ) )N 2.0N 0.5m CG 0.5m The moment of force around the point G is obtained. To put counterclockwise on fig. positive. 1.0N (ⅰ) 0.5✕0.5 – 1.0✕0.5 = -0.25 Nm (ⅱ) 1.0✕0.5 + 2.0✕0.0 =( 0.5 )Nm Making a ruler be body, pulling by spring balances, we look actual example. Experiment14 Acting two forces for a body in the certain size, and making balance by third (ⅰ) 50cm 50cm force. Pulling two balances ⇓ 0.5N 1N The ruler moving ⇓ Clips For the ruler being still (ⅱ) 2N ⇓ By the third balance Pulling where? 1N (the value indicated by the third balance)=(the deductive sum of two forces) (around every position the sum of the moment of force) = 0 (ⅰ) magnitude=( (ⅱ) magnitude=( )N, position=length from left end=( )N, position=length from left end=( )m )m Making a ruler be body, pulling by spring balances, we look actual example. Experiment14 Acting two forces for a body in the certain size, and making balance by third (ⅰ) 50cm 50cm force. Pulling two balances ⇓ 0.5N 1N The ruler moving ⇓ Clips For the ruler being still (ⅱ) 2N ⇓ By the third balance Pulling where? 1N (the value indicated by the third balance)=(the deductive sum of two forces) (around every position the sum of the moment of force) = 0 (ⅰ) magnitude=( 1.5 )N, position=length from left end=( 0.67 )m (ⅱ) magnitude=( 1.0 )N, position=length from left end=( 1.0 )m Usually "moment of force" ⇔ "torque". In the case, Symmetric around the center of gravity, or rotating axis fixed. Exercise6 (ⅰ) wrench, or torque meter arm length = r , force=F F Ex. force=20N, arm=20cm, How is torque? torque=F× r =( (ⅱ) )Nm F, wheel radius = r Ex. torque at wheel shaft = 3000Nm, r=0.3m, How is driving force? torque = F×r , 3000=F×0.3 F=( )N Usually "moment of force" ⇔ "torque". In the case, Symmetric around the center of gravity, or rotating axis fixed. Exercise6 (ⅰ) wrench, or torque meter arm length = r , force=F F Ex. force=20N, arm=20cm, How is torque? torque=F× r =( 4.0 (ⅱ) )Nm F, wheel radius = r Ex. torque at wheel shaft = 3000Nm, r=0.3m, How is driving force? torque = F×r , 3000=F×0.3 F=( 10000 )N 6 Expansion=the motion of rotating body, especially “gyroscope” (1) The motion of rotating body is held constant Witheout outer forces, i.e. in free state, A body rotating keeps the rotation intact. the direction of axis the number of revolution Fig.20 Kendama Fig.21 Top Fig19 tops in free space Earth Fig.22 Boomerang (2) Altering the rotational motion is "moment of force" Fig.23 when adding the force pulling a moment of force the head for this side ⇓ a rotating body initial rotation the angular velocity vector is made change its direction and magnitude. ⇑ the gyro effect torque×Δ t case of torque vector perpendicular in a short time ⇓ only the direction of the axis of rotation will change. rotating axis leans (3) Actual examples of changing of rotating body on the Earth In the case of a top rotating Fig.25 presession or pan-tilt motion on Earth, gravity is working to direction of gravity varies over time the direction down vertical. At a contact point the normal force is acting. Fig.24 when push the axis a top rotating clockwise if pulling if pushing Moment of force acts to the direction for this side of the paper. Angular velocity vector varies and it leans the other side of paper. (4) The top supported at center of gravity or a gyroscope Even on the Earth, the tops Fig.26 gyroscope supported at center of gravity are intact because those tops are not subjected to the moment of force. This is the principle of “gyroscope” or“gyrocompass”. Its axis of rotation is permanently constant, so it points the relative changing of direction of the bodies nearby, for example latitude and longitude, and a position of an airplane and a robot. Experiment15 To operate “space top” to make sure the pan-tilt motion and the gyro effect. Spacetop or Chikyuu-koma is the equipment that is so much simplified from a gyroscope. (ⅰ) Rotating the space top, applying force to the axis of rotation and checking pantilt motion. (ⅱ) Rotating the top, holding the circle part with two fingers like the Fig., and tilting the gimbal, then you will receive the force perpendicular to the action original. (ⅲ)If you can support (ⅲ) the circle part with bearing, fulcrum, or swivel, the top will be “gyroscope”. How do you realize it? (ⅱ)