Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter 39, Problem 1PQ
To determine
The reason that Foucault pendulum hits all the pegs in
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Answer to Problem 1PQ
The Foucault pendulum hits all the pegs in
Explanation of Solution
The Foucault pendulum does oscillation in the Earth’s reference frame, which is continuously rotating about its axis. Earth make one complete rotation in
Pendulum is not going to change its plane of oscillation when it is placed in inertial frame. Therefore, it will hit only two opposite pegs.
Conclusion:
Therefore, Foucault pendulum hits all the pegs in
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