FOUCAULT PENDULUM


Meaning of FOUCAULT PENDULUM in English

Physics.

a pendulum that demonstrates the rotation of the earth by exhibiting an apparent change in its plane of oscillation.

[ 1850-55; named after J.B.L. FOUCAULT ]

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