| What is a 'GYROSCOPIC FLYING DISC' and how does it Work? |
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The Flip N Flyer is basically a Gyroscope on a Cord. The elastic Cord passes through a hole in Disc's Axis, located at the exact symmetrical center of the disc. Attached to the cord, on bottom side of disc, (disc's center of gravity) is a round bead. The spherical bead performs as a 'Bearing Device' upon which the disc is balanced & spins. This configuration allows the Flip N Flyer to continue rotating on it's central axis while maintaining it's orientation, on either a Horizontal, Vertical or any other % / Spin Plane desired. (Angular Momentum) The Gyroscopic effect is increased by the disc's outer rim, as a high percentage of the disc's overall mass / weight, is spread equally throughout the vertical rim area - circling the circumference / perimeter of disc. The outer rim's location, as far from the center spin axis as possible, stabilizes the Flip N Flyer while spinning...(Rotation Stability) This also extends the period of time the FNF spins / rotates upon top surface of spherical bead.
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| Gyroscope on a Cord! |
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Click above: Flip N Flyer = Fun Science Click below: All about Gyroscopes
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| Disc maintains it's Orientation, while spinning |
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| Spins on a Vertical or Horizontal plane |
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| Disc Rotating on it's Axis - Center of Gravity |
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