Foucault precession manifested in a simple system
Popular Physics
2014-08-19 v2 Classical Physics
Abstract
This article aims to answer the question, "What is the simplest system that embodies the essence of Foucault's pendulum?" We study a very elementary idealized system that exhibits a precession behavior analogous to the classic pendulum. The system consists of a particle without inertial mass, constrained to an inclined plane that rotates about a vertical axis. Insights gained from this analysis are used to understand the rate of precession in a straightforward way.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1408.3047,
title = {Foucault precession manifested in a simple system},
author = {Praveen S. Bharadhwaj},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1408.3047},
year = {2014}
}