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How does a simple pendulum work?
Foucault pendulum simple pendulum anchor escapement of a clock components of a weight-driven clock oscillation of a pendulum
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How does a simple pendulum work?
Changes in potential and kinetic energy as a pendulum swings.
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The law of conservation of energy explained
Explanation of the principle of the conservation of energy.
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Explore the Franklin Institute, dedicated to Benjamin Franklin and science
A discussion of the Philadelphia museum dedicated to Benjamin Franklin and science...
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Pendulum.
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Foucault pendulum
Foucault pendulum in the Panthéon, Paris.
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simple pendulum
Figure 6: A simple pendulum (see text).
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anchor escapement of a clock
The anchor escapement, which was invented in the 17th century, allowed pendulum clocks...
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components of a weight-driven clock
Main components of a weight-driven clock with a pendulum.
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oscillation of a pendulum
Figure 4: Oscillation of a simple pendulum (see text).
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