THEORY OF MACHINES

THEORY OF MACHINES

AND MECHANISMS

Introduction

‘Gyre’ is a Greek word, meaning ‘circular motion’ and Gyration means the whirling motion. A

gyroscope is a spatial mechanism which is generally employed for the study of precessional

motion of a rotary body. Gyroscope finds applications in gyrocompass, used in aircraft, naval

ship, control system of missiles and space shuttle. The gyroscopic effect is also felt on the

automotive vehicles while negotiating a turn.

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