Why is it easier to balance on my Laser Scooter when moving?

Subject: Why is it easier to balance on my Laser Scooter when moving?

Date: Thu Aug 17 15:12:51 2000
Posted by Jade Moffat
Grade level: 7-9 School: Queen of Angels
City: Duncan State/Province: BC Country: Canada
Area of science: Physics
ID: 966539571.Ph

Message:


I always thought that the reason that a bicycle balanced was because of the 
gyro effect of the large wheels. That is why it is impossible to balance on 
a motionless bike. Then why is it that I can balance on my Laser Scooter 
easier when there is forward motion than standing still when there is very 
little gyro effect from the tiny wheels.

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