Foucault's Pendulum and Earth's Motion

Foucault's Pendulum and Earth's Motion

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses Foucault's Pendulum, a device demonstrating Earth's rotation. It covers its history, mechanics, and the challenges faced in experiments. The pendulum's motion, influenced by Earth's rotation, is explained, highlighting its significance in science museums. The video also explores how latitude affects pendulum periods, providing a comprehensive understanding of this scientific phenomenon.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first demonstrated the pendulum that showed Earth's rotation?

Galileo Galilei

Leon Foucault

Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique behavior does Foucault's pendulum exhibit?

It swings in a perfect circle.

It rotates its plane of swing due to Earth's rotation.

It stops swinging after a few minutes.

It swings faster at the equator.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Alan Baker unable to use fire in his South Pole experiment?

He didn't have the necessary equipment.

The Treaty of the Antarctic forbids the use of flames.

It was too windy at the South Pole.

He forgot to bring matches.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the pendulum's oscillation over time due to air friction?

It increases.

It speeds up.

It remains constant.

It decreases.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the pendulum's period change as you move from the poles to the equator?

It decreases.

It remains the same.

It becomes infinite.

It becomes zero.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At which location does the pendulum show no effect of Earth's rotation?

45° Latitude

Equator

South Pole

North Pole

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the period of the pendulum's rotation at the poles?

12 hours

36 hours

24 hours

48 hours

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