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:
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overall: 480 mm x 320 mm x 320 mm, Wt. 5.5kg
- credit:
- Science Museum (Great Britain)