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Foucault Pendulum


 UNIT: Inertia (Pendulum)

PURPOSE: To demonstrate how a Foucault pendulum works

EQUIPMENT:
Cenco Projectual Foucault Pendulum

SUGGESTIONS:
1. Gently rotate the platform while the pendulum swings
2. Do not use to demonstrate Coriollis Effect

DISCUSSION:
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1.                                      2.                                   3.
 

1. Pendulum over the North Pole
2. Pendulum Swinging
2. Overhead

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