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foucault pendulum

/fuːˈkoʊ ˈpɛndʒələm/

翻译: 一种用于演示地球自转的科学装置,由悬挂在长线上的重锤组成,可自由摆动,其摆动平面会随时间缓慢旋转。

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/fuːˈkoʊ ˈpɛndʒələm/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种用于演示地球自转的科学装置,由悬挂在长线上的重锤组成,可自由摆动,其摆动平面会随时间缓慢旋转。

A scientific device consisting of a heavy weight suspended from a long wire that swings freely, demonstrating the rotation of the Earth by gradually changing its plane of oscillation.

  1. Demonstration of Earth's rotationC1formal

    A simple device consisting of a long, heavy pendulum that swings freely, used to visually demonstrate the rotation of the Earth.

    zh地球自转的演示

    • The Foucault pendulum in the science museum slowly changes its swing direction throughout the day.
    • Leon Foucault first demonstrated his pendulum in 1851 to prove the Earth's rotation.
    • Visitors watched the Foucault pendulum knock down a series of pins to show the planet's movement.