Modeling the Frictional Driving of a Gyroscope Casing by a Spinning Rotor
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| author | Tanrıverdi, Vedat Erbasan, Arda |
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| contents | The rotation of the casing and rotor of a gyroscope is studied by considering frictional effects. Friction causes the casing to rotate, and over time, air dissipation and friction at the touchpoint gradually stop this rotation. Several models for air friction, friction between the rotor and casing, and friction at the touchpoint are analyzed. Fit results demonstrate that while some of these models can describe the primary motion, certain effects require further study to yield more precise results. These findings can aid in developing improved models for the rotation of satellites. |
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| spellingShingle | Modeling the Frictional Driving of a Gyroscope Casing by a Spinning Rotor Tanrıverdi, Vedat Erbasan, Arda Classical Physics The rotation of the casing and rotor of a gyroscope is studied by considering frictional effects. Friction causes the casing to rotate, and over time, air dissipation and friction at the touchpoint gradually stop this rotation. Several models for air friction, friction between the rotor and casing, and friction at the touchpoint are analyzed. Fit results demonstrate that while some of these models can describe the primary motion, certain effects require further study to yield more precise results. These findings can aid in developing improved models for the rotation of satellites. |
| title | Modeling the Frictional Driving of a Gyroscope Casing by a Spinning Rotor |
| topic | Classical Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.06700 |