Gyro-Ring

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A gyro ring (also called a jitter ring) consists of a big metal ring with washers inserted into it. To get it going you give the washers a spin and then start turning the ring. This keeps the washers spinning. For as long as you keep turning the ring, the washers will keep spinning.

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Subject(s)Science
Age7-11
Published2013
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8vwy

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