Gyroscopes are intriguing objects because they seem to defy gravity. This exhibit has a small but heavy wheel suspended at one end of its axle and is free to rotate on this suspension. The user holds up the free end of the axle and gives the wheel a good spin. Upon letting go, the wheel stays upright, like something invisible is holding up the axle. Because of this strange behavior, the user develops interest and appreciation for several concepts on mechanics like gravity, inertia and friction.

Gyroscope is available in the "I AM a Scientist" travelling exhibit package.