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Rigid Body Dynamics: Gyroscope — Precession MCQ

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Gyroscope — PrecessionHardQuestion 30338

Question

A spinning gyroscope precesses due to:
  1. A
    Gravity acting on its centre of mass creating a torque
    Correct
  2. B
    Centrifugal force
  3. C
    Air resistance
  4. D
    Conservation of linear momentum

Correct answer

Gravity acting on its centre of mass creating a torque

Explanation

Precession occurs because the gravitational torque changes the direction of the angular momentum vector, causing the spin axis to precess around the vertical.

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