Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
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Product Code : SCL-PLE-11576
The JLab India Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope is a high-utility physics apparatus designed for the empirical study of angular momentum, gyroscopic precession, and rotational stability. Optimized for Secondary and University-level science laboratories, it provides a large-scale, tactile platform for demonstrating how spinning bodies resist changes in their orientation. This durable system ensures standardized instructional delivery for classical mechanics and STEM curricula.
Technical Specifications
| Tender Specification | OEM Technical Detail |
| Wheel Dimensions | Standard 20” x 1.75” Bicycle Wheel with Rubber Tire |
| Mechanical System | Axle-mounted Dual Handles for manual spinning and manipulation |
| Support Structure | 36” L-shaped Metal Stand for hanging demonstrations |
| Base Construction | Heavy-Duty Sturdy Wooden Foundation for stability |
| Demonstration Kit | Includes Hooked Rope for vertical suspension/precession experiments |
| Functional Principles | Angular Momentum, Torque, Precession, and Inertia |
| Assembly Mode | Pre-Configured, ready for classroom/laboratory rollout |
Certification | ISO certificates available on request |
| HS Code | 9023.00.00 (Educational/Demonstrational Physics Apparatus) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Angular Momentum Interface -> Facilitates student visualization of the "gyroscopic effect" where a rotating body maintains its orientation, supporting Mechanics Module 101 (Understanding).
- Precession Dynamics Modeling -> Enables the physical study of how a wheel suspended by one side of its axle will process (rotate horizontally) rather than fall, demonstrating the vector nature of torque (Applying).
- Rotational Stability Analysis -> Supports the Analysis of how variables like rotational velocity (ω) impact the resistance to tilting and the period of precession.
- Real-World Application Benchmarking -> Allows students to Evaluate the principles of balance in bicycles/motorcycles and the operational mechanics of navigation systems in aircraft and satellites (Evaluating).
International Logistics & Compliance
- Packaging: Export-grade ISPM-15 compliant protective packaging with internal stabilization for the wheel axle and stand.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and English Technical User Guides.
- Durability: Tropicalized design with anti-corrosion treatments for the metal stand and high-tensile handles to ensure long-term operational stability.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
- Vertical Integration: Total control over wheel balance and handle ergonomics ensures smooth, high-speed manual rotation across bulk institutional rollouts.
- Reliability Protocols: Batch-tested for structural integrity of the L-shaped stand and axle-to-handle connection under rotational load.
- Institutional Support: Guaranteed direct factory availability for replacement tires, handles, and suspension ropes ensures maximized asset lifecycle and superior long-term ROI.
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