How to calculate the precession

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In summary, precession is the gradual change in the orientation of the rotational axis of a spinning body. It is important for understanding the motion of objects in space and is calculated using complex mathematical equations. Precession is different from axial tilt, which is the angle between the rotational axis and the body's orbit. Precession can affect climate patterns on Earth through its influence on sunlight distribution. It can be observed in everyday life through the changing positions of stars in the night sky and the precession of spinning objects like tops and gyroscopes.
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This is the Anti gravity wheel video from Veritassium. I have a similar problem to calculate the forces on arm.

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How can I calculate the precession force pushing the arm vertically ?

Lets assume that the angles between shaft and arm is 90° the angles between shaft and wheel is 90°

The wheel properties are
Mass - Mwheel ,
Radius - Rwheel,
Speed(rpm) - Vwheel,

The length of shaft is Lshaft, and mass is Mshaft though to keep it simple we can ignore the mass of shaft.
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1. What is precession and why is it important?

Precession is the gradual change in the orientation of the rotational axis of a spinning body. It is important because it affects the way objects rotate and move in space, and is essential for understanding the Earth's motion and the behavior of other celestial bodies.

2. How is precession calculated?

Precession is calculated using mathematical equations that take into account factors such as the mass, shape, and rotation rate of the object, as well as external forces like gravitational tugs from other bodies. These equations can be quite complex and often require advanced mathematical knowledge and computer simulations.

3. What is the difference between precession and axial tilt?

Precession and axial tilt are related but distinct phenomena. Precession refers to the gradual change in the orientation of a spinning body's rotational axis, while axial tilt is the angle between the rotational axis and the plane of the body's orbit around another object. Precession can affect axial tilt over long periods of time, but they are not the same thing.

4. How does precession affect the Earth's climate?

Precession plays a role in the Earth's climate through its influence on the distribution of sunlight on the planet's surface. As the Earth's rotational axis slowly changes over time, different regions receive varying amounts of sunlight, which can impact climate patterns and the formation of ice ages.

5. Can precession be observed in everyday life?

Precession can be observed in everyday life in various ways. For example, the precession of a spinning top or gyroscope can be seen as the axis of rotation changes direction. In addition, the precession of the Earth's axis can be observed in the changing positions of stars and constellations in the night sky over long periods of time.

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