gyrostat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gyrostat
Example Sentences
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Suppose the motion λ is due to the suspension of the gyrostat from a point on the axis of a second gyrostat suspended from a fixed point.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
A gyrostat consists of a disk or wheel with a massive rim, which revolves within a case or framework, by which the whole arrangement can be moved about, or supported, without interfering with the wheel.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Gray, Andrew
If the experimenter continues his turning motion, the gyrostat is now quiescent: for it is being carried round now in the direction of rotation.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Gray, Andrew
Figure 15 shows one form of gyrostat mounted on a horizontal frame, held in the hands of an experimenter.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Gray, Andrew
What's the matter with my home-made gyrostat and anemometer?
From Darkness and Dawn by England, George Allan
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