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What is a system of reservoirs and connecting tubes in a gyro compass called?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) mercury ballistic.
The system of reservoirs and connecting tubes in a gyro compass is called the mercury ballistic. This is because the gyro compass uses a mercury-filled bowl as part of its stabilization mechanism, with the mercury flowing through a series of interconnected reservoirs and tubes to dampen the movement of the compass.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the specific components of a gyro compass. A gyrotron is not a term associated with gyro compasses, a spider element refers to a different part of the compass, and a rotor is a component of a different type of navigation instrument.
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