Physics · SYSTEMS OF PARTICLES AND ROTATIONAL MOTION

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The motion of the axis of a spinning top sweeping out a cone around the vertical is termed precession. Statement II: In precession of a spinning top, the point of contact of the top with the ground remains fixed. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.