Heebie Jeebies Foucault's Pendulum Hanging Plastic Pendulum 38cm

The Foucault's Pendulum is not just a beautiful decoration, but also a fascinating scientific instrument that demonstrates the rotation of the Earth. This particular model comes with a durable plastic pendulum that is 38cm long, making it the perfect size to sit on your desk, table, or bookshelf. The pendulum is suspended from a black stand and swings back and forth, inscribing intricate patterns in the sand tray beneath it. The rhythmic motion of the pendulum is not only visually mesmerizing but also scientifically significant, as it provides evidence of the Earth's rotation. The Foucault's Pendulum is named after the French physicist Léon Foucault, who first demonstrated its use in 1851. It consists of a long pendulum suspended from a fixed point, with the pendulum bob swinging back and forth in a constant plane. Over time, due to the rotation of the Earth, the plane of the pendulum's swing appears to rotate slowly clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the latitude of the observer. This plastic Foucault's Pendulum is a great gift for science enthusiasts of all ages, providing a simple and effective way to observe the Earth's rotation in action. The sand tray is included, so you can start exploring the fascinating patterns right away.