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System of Particles & Rotational Motion: Rotational Dynamics Mixed MCQ

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Rotational Dynamics MixedHardQuestion 6185

Question

A spinning gyroscope's axis precesses due to:
  1. A
    Conservation of energy
  2. B
    Torque due to gravity
    Correct
  3. C
    Friction
  4. D
    Angular momentum conservation

Correct answer

Torque due to gravity

Explanation

Precession of gyroscope occurs because torque due to gravity changes the direction of angular momentum.

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