Gyroscope: DGCA Air Navigation questions

Question 1

The basis properties of a gyroscope are:
1. The gyro's weight
2. The rigidity in space
3. The inertia
4. The high RPM
5. The precession
The combination of correct statements is:

Accepted Answer

2, 5

Answer

3, 4

Answer

2, 3, 5

Question 2

In the building principle of a gyroscope, the best efficiency is obtained through the concentration of the mass:

Accepted Answer

on the periphery and with a high rotation speed

Answer

close to the axis and with a low rotation speed

Answer

on the periphery and with a low rotation speed

Question 3

Rigidity in a gyroscope is:

Accepted Answer

the tendency it has to remain in its plane of rotation and resist attempts to alter its position.

Answer

the reaction 90° in the direction of rotation when applying force to the spinning wheel.

Answer

a way to express the stability of the inner and outer gimbal rings.

Question 4

Sources of power for Gyroscopic operations in an aircraft are:

Accepted Answer

Vaccum, pressure and electrical.

Answer

Vaccum, gravity and rigidity.

Answer

Rigidity, rotor speed and movement of inertia..

Question 5

The number of degrees of freedom of a gyro is?

Accepted Answer

The same as the number of gimbals.

Answer

One more than the number of gimbals.

Answer

One less than the number of gimbals.

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