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?
A
The rotation of the Earth (Earth rate) automatically aligns the gyroscope with north, except for speed errors
B
By taking advantage of the property of gyroscopic inertia
C
By mechanically or electrically applying forces to precess the gyroscope
D
By starting the compass with the spin axis in a north/south position
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Question 1 / 2066636ee928f7522a1c51a137
Question 1 of 2066636ee928f7522a1c51a137
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?
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?