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
CorrectB
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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