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Old 11-22-2005, 02:01 PM
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Default RE: Gyros?

A spinning disc (gyroscope) has angular momentum in one direction. This spinning mass resists any attempts to change directions. This is what makes a motorcycle and bicycle stay up while riding. The wheels act as large gyroscopes.