Gyroscopes | Rigidity Flashcards
1
Q
The spinning allows the gyro to maintain its own position in ___, regardless of whatever it is attached to is doing
A
space
2
Q
The ___ of the latitude determines the gyro drift
A
sin
3
Q
The ___ of the latitude determines the gyro topple
A
cosine
4
Q
Rigidity can be increased by ___ spin speeds, ___ peripheral mass, ____ gyro radius
A
faster, increasing, increasing
5
Q
A greater rigidity will require a ___ force to move the spinning gyro
A
greater
6
Q
Increased angular momentum will ___ the rigidity in space
A
increase
