Gyroscopes
An explanation by Ansley Marks
A gyroscope is a device containing a wheel or disk that is free to rotate about its own axis independent of a change in direction of the axis itself.
The Main Idea
Gyroscopes can come in all different forms with varying parts. The main component of a gyroscope, however, is a spinning wheel or a disk mounted on an axle. Typically gyroscopes
A Mathematical Model
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example [math]\displaystyle{ {\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net} }[/math] where p is the momentum of the system and F is the net force from the surroundings.
A Computational Model
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References
Oxford Dictionaries: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/gyroscope