The engine of an aeroplane rotates in a clockwise direction when seen from the tail end and the aeroplane takes a turn torwards left. The effect of gyroscopic couple on aeroplane is
A) to raise the nose and dip the tail
B) to dip the nose and raise the tail.
C) to roll the aeroplane slightly in the clockwise direction when viewed from tail end
D) None of the above
E) None of the above.

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When the aeroplane turns left, the gyroscopic effect causes a precession that raises the nose and dips the tail due to the clockwise rotation of the engine when viewed from the tail end.

The Engine of an Aeroplane Rotates in a Clockwise Direction