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Foucault Pendulum. Experiment to demostrate the rotation of the Earth. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany
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1851 Deutsches Earth Experiment Foucault Historisches Leon Munich Pendulum Rotated Rotation
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This photograph depicts the Foucault Pendulum in action at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany, first exhibited in 1851. The Foucault Pendulum is an iconic experimental device that demonstrates the Earth's rotation. Designed by French scientist Léon Foucault, this pendulum consists of a large bob suspended from a long, adjustable wire. As the Earth rotates beneath it, the pendulum appears to make a small circular motion, tracing out a figure-eight pattern in the air. The Foucault Pendulum experiment is a significant milestone in the history of physics and geophysics. It provided compelling evidence for the Earth's daily rotation on its axis, challenging the prevailing belief that the Earth was at rest at the center of the universe. The pendulum's discovery came during a time when Europe was undergoing a scientific revolution, and it played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the natural world. This photograph, taken in the 19th century, captures the essence of scientific exploration and discovery. The Deutsches Museum, a historical and cultural institution in Munich, has preserved this remarkable artifact, allowing generations to marvel at the simple yet profound demonstration of Earth's rotation. The Foucault Pendulum remains an enduring symbol of human curiosity and the quest for knowledge.
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