The precession of Mercury's orbit - Physics Forums
Feb 13, 2020 · The discussion centers on the precession of Mercury's orbit, specifically the discrepancy between Newtonian predictions and actual observations. Urbain Le Verrier …
Gyroscopic precession of a spin-stabilized bullet - Physics Forums
Sep 4, 2023 · The discussion centers on the gyroscopic precession of spin-stabilized bullets and the phenomenon of spin drift. Spin drift causes a bullet to veer to the right when fired with a …
Direct vs. Retrograde Precession - Physics Forums
Oct 16, 2017 · The discussion centers on the differences between direct and retrograde precession in rigid bodies influenced by central forces. Direct precession occurs in elongated …
How to quantify gyroscopic precession torque? - Physics Forums
Jun 4, 2024 · A classic example of gyroscopic precession is a gyro supported at one end of its axis, with gravity exerting a downwards roll torque, the gyro precessing about a vertical yaw …
Understanding Precession in Special and General Relativity
May 26, 2019 · The spin vector is such a quantity. The fact that evolves according to Fermi-Walker transport is the source of precession effects in both special and general relativity. …
Nodal Precession: Satellites Orbiting Earth Explained
Aug 15, 2022 · The discussion centers on the phenomenon of nodal precession affecting artificial satellites with orbital inclinations greater than 0 degrees, primarily due to the Earth's equatorial …
Explaining Mercury's Precession: Layman Terms - Physics Forums
Dec 4, 2008 · Could someone explain in layman terms the current thinking on why the orbit of Mercury precesses? Presumably, it is not precessing in a gyroscope sense but the perihelion …
How Is the Direction of Gyroscope Precession Determined?
Nov 10, 2006 · The direction of gyroscope precession is determined by the cross product of the angular momentum vector and the gravitational force vector. When a gyroscope rotates, if …
Why does Larmor precession appear to go against the right hand …
Dec 23, 2013 · The discussion centers on the confusion surrounding Larmor precession and its relationship to the right-hand rule. Participants clarify that the torque for Larmor precession is …
How is the Precession of Mercury's Perihelion Calculated and …
Nov 28, 2005 · The precession of Mercury's perihelion is quantified as 5025".6 due to coordinate precession, gravitational tugs from other planets (531".4), and 43".0 attributed to General …