Gyroscope precession - WHY? (What's the cause?) • Physics Forums
Feb 25, 2006 · Gyroscope precession occurs due to the application of torque perpendicular to the axis of rotation, resulting in motion that is also perpendicular to both the torque and the …
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 …
Gyroscopic precession of a spin-stabilized bullet
Sep 4, 2023 · Gyroscopic precession occurs when the bullet translates this forward rotation 90 degrees due to gyroscopic precession. Thereby, the bullet translates some of the downward …
Direct vs. Retrograde Precession • Physics Forums
Oct 16, 2017 · Direct and retrograde precession in bodies influenced by central forces can significantly affect satellite design and stability. Elongated bodies, like satellites, exhibit direct …
Why can I neglect angular momentum due to precession here?
Sep 26, 2025 · The discussion centers on the neglect of angular momentum due to precession in a rolling coin scenario. It is argued that the precessing object's angular momentum has a …
Understanding the Relativity-Induced Precession of Mercury's Orbit
Mar 20, 2011 · Can someone explain the cause of the Precession of Mercury’s Orbit in a "language" so simple that my grandmother can understand it? I mean only the part (43 arc …
Precession: Explaining the Linear Motion of a Spinning Wheel
Oct 2, 2009 · The discussion focuses on the mechanics of precession in a spinning bicycle wheel suspended by a rope. When the wheel is spun and one end of the axle is released, it remains …
Why Doesn't a Spinning Wheel Drop Due to Its Own Weight?
Apr 3, 2017 · The discussion revolves around the mechanics of a spinning wheel and the concept of torque in relation to its weight. Participants express confusion about why the wheel does not …
What Are the Units for Precession Rate (Ω)? • Physics Forums
Nov 9, 2019 · The precession rate, Ω, is calculated using the formula Ω = Mgr / Iω, and its units simplify to 1/ (rad·s), which can be interpreted as revolutions per second. Radians are …
Torque-Free Precession of Spinning Plates • Physics Forums
Apr 17, 2005 · The discussion centers around the precession of a spinning dinner plate when tossed into the air, specifically questioning whether it precesses clockwise or …