Relating to or produced by a gyroscope; describing the properties of resistance to changes in rotational motion.
From 'gyroscope' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). Describes phenomena related to the physical principles demonstrated by gyroscopes.
Gyroscopic effects explain why bicycles stay upright more easily when moving—the spinning wheels create a gyroscopic resistance to tipping that helps young riders stay balanced.
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