
Gyroscopic Questions

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10th Grade
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Eric Gordon
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can cause spatial disorientation for pilots?
Clear skies and bright sunlight.
Fog, clouds, and darkness.
Stable and predictable weather conditions.
Well-lit cities and landscapes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Attitude Indicator display in an aircraft?
Aircraft speed
Aircraft altitude
Aircraft pitch and roll information
Aircraft rate of turn
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the Heading Indicator in an aircraft?
To display the aircraft's vertical speed
To display the aircraft's direction
To display the aircraft's fuel level
To display the aircraft's engine performance
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the spin speed of the wheel affect the stability of a gyroscope?
The slower the wheel spins, the more stable the gyroscope.
The spin speed of the wheel has no effect on the gyroscope's stability.
The faster the wheel spins, the more stable the gyroscope.
The stability of the gyroscope is only affected by the weight of the wheel.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does precession describe in the context of gyroscopes?
The process by which gyroscopes maintain their level of rotation
How gyroscopes respond to deflective force
The method by which gyroscopes are powered
The alignment of gyroscopes with the Earth's magnetic field
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does deflection occur in relation to the point of force application in precession?
At the point of force application
45 degrees from the point of force application
90 degrees in the direction of rotation from the point of force application
Directly opposite to the point of force application
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In aircraft, how are gyros powered?
Battery only
Solar power
In one of three ways: vacuum (pneumatic) that pulls air, positive pressure (pneumatic) pump that pushes air, or electric motor
Wind energy
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