Padmanabhan, T. (2008) Snippets of Physics: 8. Foucault meets Thomas Resonance - Journal of Science Education, 13 (7). pp. 610-618. ISSN 0971-8044
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Abstract
The Foucault pendulum is an elegant device that demonstrates the rotation of the Earth. After describing it, we will elaborate on an interesting geometrical relationship between the dynam ics of the Foucault pendulum and Thomas precession discussed in the last installment. This will help us to understand both phenmena better.
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| Source: | Copyright of this article belongs to Indian Academy of Sciences. |
| Keywords: | Spin; Thomas Precession; Earth's Rotation |
| ID Code: | 72568 |
| Deposited On: | 29 Nov 2011 05:48 |
| Last Modified: | 18 May 2016 17:45 |
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