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Instrumentationeasy#477

Rigidity in space is the gyroscopic property that:

A

Keeps the spin axis pointing in a fixed direction in space unless acted upon by an external force

Correct
B

Causes precession

C

Makes the gyro spin faster

D

Aligns the gyro with magnetic north

Explanation

Rigidity (gyroscopic inertia) means a spinning gyroscope resists changes to its orientation, maintaining its spin axis direction.

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