How did they get this precession frequency of this gyroscope?

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The discussion centers on the mechanics of a gyroscope influenced by an AC magnetic field generated by a solenoid. The magnetic force acts on a Nb-plate, which interacts with a fluid-filled torus exhibiting angular momentum. Participants are analyzing the torque exerted on the angular momentum due to oscillations of the Nb-plate. There is confusion regarding an extra θ0 term in the torque expression and whether a pi term is missing in the rate of change of angular momentum. The calculations presented do not align with the derived expressions, leading to further inquiries about the underlying reasoning.
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To summarize:

1. The solenoid is supplied with an AC voltage.

2. Produces an AC magnetic field out of the page

3. Exerts an AC magnetic force on the Nb-Plate that's placed just outside of one end of the solenoid

4. There is a fluid circulating in the torus, with angular momentum L in the z-direction (out of the page)

5. What is the torque exerted on L due to the oscillating Nb-plate which forces the torus to oscillate with it?

Directions: ∅ (Left-right), θ (In-Out of page)

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I'm not sure how they got an extra θ0 term in their torque about ∅. I know in small oscillations, the magnitude of change in L is

ΔL ≈ θ0L

Alternatively, considering change within half a period = T/2:

ΔL/Δt = 2θ0L/T = 2fθ0L

which also doesn't match their expression..
 
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Which extra θ0 term are you referring to because I do not see an extra.

Also, are you not missing a pi term in
ΔL/Δt = 2θ0L/T = 2fθ0L
 
256bits said:
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Which extra θ0 term are you referring to because I do not see an extra.

Also, are you not missing a pi term in
ΔL/Δt = 2θ0L/T = 2fθ0L

Yeah, I did it two ways. Both don't match the expression they have derived..
 
I think I know their line of thought, correct me if I'm wrong:

In time Δt, the vector (θ0L) moves through an angle Δ∅. Hence

ΔL = (θ0L)Δ∅

Taking limits of Δt → 0,

dL/dt = (θ0)L(d∅/dt) = θ0
 
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