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0 Mathematics
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1 Mechanics (point systems)
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1.1 Units of measurement, dimensions
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1.2 Kinematics
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1.3 Newton's laws of motion
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1.4 Work, energy
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1.5 Central force motion
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1.6 Momentum and angular momentum
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1.7 Collisions and rockets
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1.8 Relative movement
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Ball on turntable
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Inertial forces
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Relative linear movement
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Shot fired from swivel stool
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Foucault pendulum
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Foucault pendulum
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Coriolis effect with swivel stool
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Coriolis effect
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Grass grows against forces
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Conical pendulum
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Looping the loop
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Centrifuge
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Centrifuge with He and CO
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balloon
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Cart with He and CO
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balloon
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2 Mechanics (rigid body)
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3 Continuum mechanics
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4 Relativity
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5 Oscillations and waves
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6 Electricity
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7 Quantum physics
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8 Thermodynamics
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9 Properties of matter
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10 Nuclear and particle physics
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11 Special areas
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12 Instabilities and chaos
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13 Videos
Foucault pendulum
Experiment no.: 1.8.5
The Earth's rotation is determined quantitatively and well visible by means of a Foucault pendulum.
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Pendulum in motion
Pendulum in start position
Pendulum position after 10 oscillations
Pendulum position after ca. 50 oscillations
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Foucault Jean Bernhard Léon