Speaker
Dr
R.J.H. Klein-Douwel
(University of Groningen)
Description
Students perform a gyroscope practical to study precession, which is measured with a wireless sensor. Precession is also discussed in the accompanying mechanics lectures, but nutation is not. In the practical, however, nutation is often observed in addition to precession and the nutation period is easily derived from the precession measurement. Analysis of the nutation signal is optional for students and this gives them information about a topic not taught in a lecture.
| Education level | Age over 18 (excluding teacher education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Full curriculum |
| Research focus | Lab experiments |
| Research method | Practitioner’s Inquiry / Action Research (Qualitative research) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Track |
Author
Dr
R.J.H. Klein-Douwel
(University of Groningen)
Co-author
Dr
C.E. Rigollet
(University of Groningen)
