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Which of the following is known as the axis of precession?

(a) Latitudinal axis

(b) Longitudinal axis

(c) Reverse axis

(d) Axis of spin

This question was addressed to me in exam.

My question is from Effect of Gyroscopic Couple on a Navalship during Pitching & Rolling topic in chapter Gyroscopic Couple and Precessional Motion of Machine Dynamics

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The correct answer is (b) Longitudinal axis

Easy explanation: The longitudinal axis is known as the axis of precession as it is along the direction of the acting force, about which the precession occurs.

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