Describe gyroscopes and analyse their torque

i) Describe the main components that exist within a gyroscope and their function.

ii) Explain some practical uses that exist for gyroscopes.

The engine of an aeroplane rotates clockwise when viewed from the front. The moment of inertia for all the rotating parts is 500kgm².

The engine rotates at 1100 r.p.m.

iii) Determine the magnitude of the gyroscopic torque if the aircraft enters a steady right hand turn of radius 4000m and at a

speed of 250m/s.