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Asked by: wanda lohman
Subject: what is a gyroscope used for
Question: what is a gyroscope used for
Date: 11 June 2007
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Answer: Tom Schum - 21/07/2007 20:42:31
 Gyroscopes used to be very widely used in navigation.
Nowadays, mechanical gyroscopes have mostly been replaced by optical and piezo gyros for navigation.

For stabilization of ships at sea, I think mechanical gyros are still used, although this application may be on its way out, too.

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