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A gyroscope is a device used for measuring or maintaining orientation and angular velocity. It consists of a spinning wheel or disc mounted in such a way that its spin axis (the axis about which it is rotating) is free to assume any orientation. The gyroscope's fundamental principle is based on the conservation of angular momentum, which states that the angular momentum of a system remains constant unless acted upon by an external torque.

The gyroscope's stability and resistance to external forces make it useful in various applications. In navigation, gyroscopes are employed in inertial navigation systems to determine the orientation and position of a vehicle or aircraft. They are also used in stabilizing platforms for telescopes and other precision instruments. Additionally, gyroscopes are integral to the operation of gyrocompasses, which provide a stable reference direction for navigation.

The gyroscope's ability to maintain a constant orientation despite external disturbances is due to the gyroscopic effect, which causes the spin axis to resist changes in direction. This effect is exploited in gyroscopic instruments and devices, such as rate gyroscopes and gyrocompasses, which are used in aviation, aerospace, and marine navigation. The gyroscope's principles are also applied in mechanical engineering, robotics, and other fields where stability and orientation are critical.