Foucault's Pendulum
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Foucault's Pendulum

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

  • To test the effects of air resistance
  • To measure the force of gravity
  • To demonstrate the Earth's rotation (correct)
  • To study the properties of pendulums

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

  • The pendulum's motion is affected by its weight
  • The pendulum does not change its plane of motion, but the ground beneath it does (correct)
  • The pendulum's motion is influenced by magnetic fields
  • The pendulum's motion is affected by air resistance

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

  • It serves as a platform for other experiments
  • It is a decorative feature
  • It provides seating for visitors to watch the pendulum
  • It facilitates the pendulum's movement (correct)

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