Steampunk Foucault Pendulum 2024.1

In 1851, French physicist Léon Foucault conducted a groundbreaking experiment using a simple pendulum. The pendulum, featuring a bob that strikes pegs arranged in an arc at its base, creates a captivating demonstration of the Earth's rotation. As the pendulum oscillates, the plane of movement appears to rotate, producing the illusion of pegs being knocked over due to the Earth's underlying motion. This experiment marked the first visual representation of the Earth's rotation about its axis.

This physics simulation offers an engaging experience set in a Steampunk-themed 3D environment that highlights the principles of a Foucault Pendulum.

• Historical context and references
• Customizable settings with notifications for peg interactions
• An immersive 3D rotunda illustrating Foucault's Pendulum principles
• Features global locations of other functioning pendulums