Foucault pendulum explanatory exhibit.

Made:
1972 in South Kensington
maker:
Science Museum
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Exhibit, model, to demonstrate how Foucault pendulum works
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Exhibit to demonstrate how Foucault pendulum works; consists of
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Exhibit to demonstrate how Foucault pendulum works; consists of
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Exhibit, model, to demonstrate how Foucault pendulum works, By Science Museum, London, England, 1972. Consists of section of globe which can be rotated beneath pendulum, in display case.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1972-367
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), melamine (composite), steel (metal), blockboard, plywood, cardboard, cotton (thread), complete, perspex, plastic and card
Measurements:
overall: 480 mm x 320 mm x 320 mm, Wt. 5.5kg
type:
foucault pendulum apparatus and physics demonstration equipment
credit:
Science Museum (Great Britain)