7/11/2023 0 Comments Bike gyroscope![]() ![]() When a force is applied perpendicular to a gyroscope's axis of rotation, the resulting motion is perpendicular to the input force. One of the most interesting effects related to a gyroscope is a phenomenon known as precession. Why does a motorcycle work this way? The motorcycle's wheels act like gyroscopes and create gyroscopic forces when moving at speeds above five miles an hour. Instead, you should push on the left side of the handlebar, which directs the front wheel to the right but steers the vehicle to the left. ![]() In reality, this will steer the bike to the right, directly into the obstacle. ![]() If you're a novice rider, you might be tempted to push on the right side of the handlebar, thinking this will turn the bike to left. In front of you, blocking the right half of your lane, is a wreck or some other obstacle. Imagine that you're riding a motorcycle on the interstate. Here's how it would work out on the street.
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