If the axes of the rolling of the ship and of the stabilizing rotor are parallel, it will result in

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  1. A higher bow and lower stern
  2. A lower bow and higher stern
  3. Turning towards left
  4. No gyroscopic effect

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Option 4 : No gyroscopic effect
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Explanation:

Gyroscopic moment is given by,

M = Iωωp

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Here it is a case of rolling.

In the case of rolling of a ship the axis of precession (ie longitudinal axis) is always parallel to the axis of spin of the stabilising rotor for all position

Hence there is no gyroscopic moment acting on the body of a ship.

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