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  1. Gyroscope - Wikipedia

    A gyroscope (from Ancient Greek γῦρος gŷros 'round' and σκοπέω skopéō 'to look') is a device used for measuring or maintaining orientation and angular velocity. [1][2] It is a spinning wheel …

  2. How the Gyroscope Works - HowStuffWorks

    Sep 7, 2023 · A gyroscope is a mechanical or electronic device that utilizes the principle of angular momentum to maintain its orientation relative to the Earth's axis or resist changes in …

  3. Gyroscope | Definition, Physics, & Uses | Britannica

    gyroscope, device containing a rapidly spinning wheel or circulating beam of light that is used to detect the deviation of an object from its desired orientation.

  4. What is a gyroscope? - howengineeringworks.com

    Nov 17, 2025 · A gyroscope is a mechanical device that uses the principle of angular momentum to maintain orientation and stability. It generally consists of a spinning rotor or wheel mounted …

  5. Everything you ever wanted to know about gyroscopes

    May 3, 2023 · According to the English Oxford Dictionary, a gyroscope is a “device consisting of a wheel or disc mounted to spin rapidly about an axis free to alter direction. The orientation of …

  6. Gyroscope - SparkFun Learn

    What is a Gyroscope Gyroscopes, or gyros, are devices that measure or maintain rotational motion. MEMS (microelectromechanical system) gyros are small, inexpensive sensors that …

  7. Amazon.com: Gyroscopes

    Thames & Kosmos Gyroscope | Perfectly Balanced & Precision Tested | Essential STEM Tool | Classic Scientific Device | Experiments in Physics, Forces & Gravity | Nostalgic Spinning …

  8. What is a Gyroscope? - Honeywell Aerospace

    In its most basic form, a gyroscope is a wheel or disc, mounted on a gimbal so it can spin rapidly around an axis that is free to change direction. The angular momentum of the spinning rotor …

  9. Spinning The World: The Science Behind Gyroscopes

    May 31, 2025 · Gyroscopes are devices that use the principle of angular momentum to maintain stability. They have numerous applications, from stabilizing vehicles and aircraft to navigating …

  10. Simple Explanation Of How Gyroscopes Work - Sciencing

    Apr 24, 2017 · Gyroscopes are used extensively as instruments in inertial reference devices. They can be found in airplanes, missiles and satellites. Gyroscopic effects are also found in more …