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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Q1. THROUGH Q23.
A-1. Yes.
A-2. X-axis.
A-3. Rigidity.
A-4. Any force that attempts to tilt the spin axis.
A-5. Perpendicular (90º) to the force.
A-6. Two.
A-7. Rotor speed, weight, shape.
A-8. C.
A-9. Force of translation.
A-10. Rigidity.
A-11. Direction of spin.
A-12. Middle finger.
A-13. Two.
A-14. Horizontal.
A-15. Unbalanced gyro, inertia of gimbals, bearing friction.
A-16. To achieve and maintain the proper operating position for the gyro (usually vertical or
horizontal).
A-17. Applies torque at the proper point for correct precession.
A-18. Measuring angular rates.
A-19. One.
A-20. Precession.
A-21. Inertia.
A-22. Navigation systems.
A-23. When digital data is required from an accelerometer.
