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Cuando usar Foucault Pendulum 3D Explorer


Use this explorer when you want the classic proof that the Earth spins, and skip it when you want the sideways push on moving air or the tilt that drives the seasons.


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AspectFoucault Pendulum 3D ExplorerTypical alternative
Install size0 MB - runs in the browserMuseum exhibit or desktop sim install
PriceUSD 0Often paid software or travel
Paris turn rateAbout 11.3 deg/hour (~31.8 hour full turn)Static diagram without latitude scrub
  • Showing the first mechanical proof of Earth rotation
  • Linking the turn rate to the sine of the latitude
  • Explaining what the great swinging ball in a museum lobby means

This is an educational visualization with a sped-up turn, not to scale.

Walk the controls in the step-by-step guide, or compare options in vs alternatives. Open the Foucault Pendulum 3D Explorer.