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What will be the effect of a gyroscopic couple if the axis of precession and axis of spin become parallel?

(a) No effect

(b) Pitching

(c) Steering effect

(d) No motion

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This intriguing question comes from Effect of Gyroscopic Couple on a Navalship during Pitching & Rolling in division Gyroscopic Couple and Precessional Motion of Machine Dynamics

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Correct option is (a) No effect

For explanation: For a gyroscope couple effect to occur the axis of precession should always be perpendicular to the axis of spin, if this condition is not fulfilled then no effect will take place.

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