Does a centrifuge weigh more when it's spinning?

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Centrifuges do not weigh more when spinning, as their mass and weight remain constant. The discussion clarifies that while spinning increases total stress-energy-momentum, this results in only a negligible weight change. Gyroscopes also do not lose mass when they spin; instead, they resist tilting rather than gravity. The mention of Laithwaite highlights that his experiments suggested reduced weight, but this can be attributed to aerodynamic factors rather than actual mass loss. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the distinction between mass, weight, and the effects of rotational motion.
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This may or may not be a crazy question but do centrifuges weigh more when they're spinning? Perhaps I'm misunderstanding g-force, weight and centrifugal force.
 
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its mass does not change, neither does its weight.

also, gyroscopes do not lose mass when they spin, contrary to what Laithwaite said. they don't resist gravity. they resist tilting.

and that guy invented maglev by the way.
 
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its mass does not change, neither does its weight.
Not strictly correct. When spun up there is greater total stress-energy-momentum = rest energy + rotational KE + other terms, and gravity acts on the sum of these. Will be a tiny addition, but is there.
also, gyroscopes do not lose mass when they spin, contrary to what Laithwaite said. they don't resist gravity. they resist tilting.
and that guy invented maglev by the way.
His experiments did show a reduced weight! However it can be explained aerodynamically, and if he had performed those experiments in a vacuum, nothing would have shown. Laithwaite had something in common with Thomas Gold. Both had strokes of genius thinking in certain directions, but goofed really badly in others.
 
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