Foucault's Sand Pendulum
- 134cm high
The perfect gift for the enquiring mind.
This facinating pendulum will create amazing and unique patterns in the sand.
First demonstrated im 1851 by Jean Brenard Foucault to show the effects of the rotation of the earth with a free moving pendulem.
This modern version converts kinetic energy into potential energy and the all steel pendulum inscribes the fine low resistance sand with ever changing Mandala style patterns.
Free hanging mount requires ceiling or beam for suspension.
Overall hanging height approx 134cm.
Sand bowl 40cm diam.
Pendulum swings for approx 5 mim.
Sand included. Braided wire suspension kit and pendulum kit included.