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ERIC Number: EJ252733
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1981-Sep
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A Short Foucault Pendulum for Corridor Display.
Leonard, Byron E.
Physics Teacher, v19 n6 p421-23 Sep 1981
Describes the construction and operation of a short Foucault pendulum, which indicates earth's rotation with less than 2 percent error. The pendulum is suitable for display either in a classroom or hallway. (SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Construction (Process), Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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