What Causes High RPM Bearings to Suddenly Vibrate and Slow Down?

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In summary, there are various scientific effects that have been studied and named by researchers, such as the placebo effect, the Doppler effect, and the greenhouse effect. The placebo effect is a phenomenon where a person experiences a response to a treatment even though it has no active ingredients. The Doppler effect is a change in frequency due to relative motion, observed in natural phenomena like the changing pitch of a siren. The greenhouse effect is a natural process that traps heat from the sun, but human activities have caused an increase in global temperatures.
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When I spun a dry bearing or even toy car in high rpm it can suddenly vibe and slow down while making grinding noise... sudden loss of spin. I suppose this is because the bearing is rather loose and then vibe (like pulsing vibe) thus slowing it down. What does this vibe effect called? This can happen in basically anything that has dry bearing or spool.
 
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I think it's called "Rotor Whirl", "Dry Whirl" or "Dry whip". Something like that.
 
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Maybe "chatter."

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FAQ: What Causes High RPM Bearings to Suddenly Vibrate and Slow Down?

What is this effect called?

This is a very broad question and it depends on what specific effect you are referring to. There are various scientific effects that have been studied and named by researchers. Can you provide more context or information?

What are some common scientific effects?

There are many common scientific effects that have been studied and named by researchers. Some examples include the placebo effect, the Doppler effect, the greenhouse effect, and the butterfly effect. These are just a few of the many effects that have been studied and named in the scientific community.

What is the placebo effect?

The placebo effect is a phenomenon where a person experiences a positive or negative response to a treatment or intervention, even though the treatment itself has no active ingredients or therapeutic value. This effect is thought to be due to the person's belief and expectations about the treatment.

What is the Doppler effect?

The Doppler effect is a change in the frequency of a wave, such as sound or light, due to the relative motion between the source of the wave and the observer. This effect is observed in various natural phenomena, such as the changing pitch of a siren as a police car passes by or the redshift of light from distant galaxies.

What is the greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect is a natural process where certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane, trap heat from the sun and warm the Earth's surface. This effect is essential for life on Earth, but human activities have significantly increased the concentration of these gases, leading to a rise in global temperatures.

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