The spin axis of a gyroscope tends to remain fixed in space in the direction in which it is started. How does this gyroscope become north seeking so that it can be used as a compass?

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By mechanically or electrically applying forces to precess the gyroscope

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The rotation of the Earth (Earth rate) automatically aligns the gyroscope with north, except for speed errors

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By taking advantage of the property of gyroscopic inertia

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By starting the compass with the spin axis in a north/south position

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