Apparatus for demonstrating the behaviour of a Foucault pend

Apparatus for demonstrating the behaviour of a Foucault pendulum at any latitude. Modification of Wheatstone's apparatus, [Proc. Royal Soc., 1851] consisting of a 14-inch terrestrial globe and stand, wire gauge pendulum holder and 12 pendulums.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3020609

Title

Apparatus for demonstrating the behaviour of a Foucault pend

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- length 530 mm; width 530 mm; height 40 mm