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Which outcome compromises a crystal-based gyroscope's accuracy in aircraft?

A)Bragg diffraction degrades beam quality
B)Crystal imperfections induce Sagnac effect drift
C)Lenz's law generates orientation torque
D)Temperature shifts alter refractive index

💡 Explanation

Crystal dislocations cause stress accumulation, which introduces minute variations in the refractive index along the fiber; resulting in a fluctuating `Sagnac effect`. Therefore, the measured rotation drifts, rather than providing consistent readings, because thermal gradients affect isotropic materials predictably.

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