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Gyroscope is a mechanical or optical device used to maintain orientation during motion.
A mechanical gyroscope consists of a rapidly spinning wheel set in a framework that permits it to tilt freely in any direction or to rotate about any axis. The momentum of such a wheel causes it to retain its attitude when the framework is tilted. An optical gyroscope, laser or fibre, measures the interference pattern generated by two light beams, traveling in opposite directions within a mirrored ring or fibre loop, in order to detect very small changes in motion. Gyroscopes are used in compasses, in automatic pilots on ships and aircraft, in the steering mechanisms of torpedoes, in antiroll equipment on large ships, and in inertial guidance systems.
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How do you write gyroscope in a sentence?
The satellite was built with a gyroscope to enable it to remain in the correct orientation.
When was the gyroscope invented?
1915
Why is the gyroscope important?
In an airplane the gyroscope is important because it can give positional and directional data to the pilot regardless of G-load or other forces. The gyroscope powers the artificial horizon and the heading indicator, two vital IFR instruments.
Does a gyroscope work better if it is heavier or if it spins faster?
All I know is that if the Gyroscope's wheel is heavier it will precess faster and if it spins faster it will precess slower. But I'm not sure if slower or faster precession creates a more stable gyroscope.
What is gyroscopic effect?
The gyroscopic effect is explained by the behavior of a gyroscope. The behavior of a gyroscope is torque applied perpendicular to its axis of rotation and also perpendicular to its angular momentum.
Who invented the first gyroscope?
The Gyroscope was invented by Léon Foucault in 1852.
What are the parts of a gyroscope?
Rotor gyroscope frame spin axis gimbal
What does spin up the missiles mean?
I believe it is the act of spinning up the gyroscope within the missile.
When was Australia - Gyroscope song - created?
Australia - Gyroscope song - was created in 2007.
What was the gyroscope used for?
The gyroscope is used to balance and keep boats and airplane steady By Inori
How do you write gyroscope in a sentence?
The satellite was built with a gyroscope to enable it to remain in the correct orientation.
Who invented the gyroscope?
The gyroscope was invented in 1852 by the French experimental physicist Leon Foucault
Where is the 3ds gyroscope?
The 3DS gyroscope is planted in the middle of the 3DS, beneath the touch screen.
Who invented the gyro compass and Gyroscope?
Elmer Ambrose Sperry was the inventor of the gyro compass and gyroscope.
How does an airplane gyroscope work?
A gyroscope in an airplane is firstly a gyroscope, so it works by maintaining its orientation in space. The instruments in an airplane that use a gyroscope are the attitude indicator, the heading indicator and the turn coordinator. The attitude indicator and heading indicator's gyroscope runs when the vacuum pump on the airplane sucks air in and over the blades to cause the gyroscope to spin. When the gyro spins rapidly (up to 18000rpm) it aligns itself upright and the airplane's instrument aligns itself.
Who thought of the gyroscope?
You are smart
When was the gyroscope invented?
1915
