Gyroscope Quiz

Who discovered the gyroscope?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Leo Foucault

What is the RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) of a gyroscope?

• 8000

• 6000

• 5000

• 3000

What are the conditions for a gyroscope to function properly?

• All forces acting at the center of mass

• The axes do not intersect at the center of mass

• The gyroscope is stationary

• The axes are not perpendicular

What is the advantage of a gyroscope over a magnetic compass?

• Always points to true north

• Requires manual adjustment

• Cannot be installed in ships

• Less accurate readings

What is the main disadvantage of a gyroscope?

• Low cost

• Simple installation

• Easy to repair

• Vulnerable to magnetic interference

What is the law of gyroscope I?

• The gyroscope will always point south

• The gyroscope will always point east

• The gyroscope will always point north

• The gyroscope will always point west

What is inertia in relation to a gyroscope?

• A force that maintains the gyroscope's position in space

• A force that changes the gyroscope's direction

• A force that makes the gyroscope spin faster

• A force that causes the gyroscope to slow down

What is the law of gyroscope II?

• The gyroscope moves opposite to the applied force

• The gyroscope moves perpendicular to the applied force

• The gyroscope moves in the same direction as the applied force

• The gyroscope does not move in the direction of the applied force

What is precession in a gyroscope?

• The gyroscope's change in position due to external forces

• The gyroscope's ability to resist gravity

• The gyroscope's ability to maintain speed

• The gyroscope's resistance to external forces

Where is a gyroscope placed in relation to the equator with an east-west orientation?

• B

• KS

• TB

• T