Question

Which does not utilize the gyroscope effect?1) a spiral pass in football2) a spinning top3) a flying plastic disk4) a magnetic compass

Answer 1

2) a spinning top

Explanation:

We have that a gyroscope is an instrument that allows to measure, maintain and even modify the direction in space of an object or vehicle. This device has the ability to rotate on an axis and when subjected to a force that should cause it to fall, it keeps rotating without stopping. Gyroscopic effect occurs when the rotating body is able to hold the axis of rotation in a stable direction.

Of the options, the one that does not use this type of effect is a spinning top