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Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist. Wood engraving, Paris, 1888
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Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist. Wood engraving, Paris, 1888
530779 Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist. Wood engraving, Paris, 1888.; Universal History Archive/UIG
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1851 1888 Concept Demonstrating Earth Leon Pantheon Pendulum Physicist Physics Rotation 1819 1861 Foucault Inertia
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This wood engraving from 1888 captures the iconic Foucault's pendulum in action at the Pantheon in Paris back in 1851. The brilliant French physicist, Leon Foucault, utilized this groundbreaking experiment to demonstrate two fundamental scientific concepts - the rotation of the Earth and the principle of inertia.
As the pendulum swings freely back and forth, its direction appears to change over time due to Earth's rotation beneath it. This simple yet profound demonstration provided tangible proof of our planet's movement through space.
Furthermore, Foucault's pendulum also showcases the concept of inertia - an object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force. The smooth and continuous oscillation of the pendulum exemplifies this fundamental law of physics discovered by Sir Isaac Newton.
This historic image serves as a reminder of Leon Foucault's pioneering contributions to science and his ability to visually illustrate complex theories with elegant simplicity. It is a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity that continues to inspire generations of scientists and thinkers around the world.
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