Foucault's Pendulum

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What was the purpose of Leon Foucault's experiment with the pendulum in 1851?

To demonstrate the Earth's rotation

What did the experiment with Foucault's Pendulum conclude about the pendulum's motion?

The pendulum does not change its plane of motion, but the ground beneath it does

What is the significance of the circular installation on the ground in India's newly constructed Parliament building?

It facilitates the pendulum's movement

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