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[[Category: Physics]] | [[Category: Physics]] | ||
==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
| − | A gyroscope, in general, is an instrument that has a massive wheel rotating about an axis. This rotating wheel is usually placed inside three rings known as [[gimbal|gimbals]]. Due to the [[conservation of angular momentum]], the magnitude and direction of the rotating wheel will remain the same no matter how one orients the entire gyroscope setup. A simpler example for gyroscopes is a spinning top. As long as there is no external [[torque]] acting on it due to gravity, the top would retain its orientation. With a torque acting on the system, the gyroscope would [[precession|precess]] and topple down due to friction. Due to the high stability, a gyroscope is usually applied in stabilizing and inertial | + | A gyroscope, in general, is an instrument that has a massive wheel rotating about an axis. This rotating wheel is usually placed inside three rings known as [[gimbal|gimbals]]. Due to the [[conservation of angular momentum]], the magnitude and direction of the rotating wheel will remain the same no matter how one orients the entire gyroscope setup. A simpler example for gyroscopes is a spinning top. As long as there is no external [[torque]] acting on it due to gravity, the top would retain its orientation. With a torque acting on the system, the gyroscope would [[precession|precess]] and topple down due to friction. Due to the high stability, a gyroscope is usually applied in stabilizing and inertial navigating systems. |
==Frequently Asked Questions== | ==Frequently Asked Questions== | ||