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Foucault pendulum

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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

Foucault′ pen′dulum, [Physics.]

Physicsa pendulum that demonstrates the rotation of the earth by exhibiting an apparent change in its plane of oscillation.

named after J.B.Latin. Foucault 1850–55

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