M2.2 Gyroscopes

M2.2 Gyroscopes

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What law of motion is rigidity an application of?

Back

Newton’s first law of motion

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the rigidity of a gyroscope?

Back

Inertia of the spinning mass of the rotor

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is precession in the context of gyroscopes?

Back

Changes the direction of an applied force through 90 degrees

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the rotor in a gyroscope?

Back

It spins to provide rigidity and precession

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of bearing friction on a gyroscope?

Back

It affects the rigidity of the spinning rotor

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a gimbal in a gyroscope?

Back

To allow the rotor to spin freely in any direction

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of speed of rotation on a gyroscope?

Back

It affects the rigidity of the spinning rotor

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