Science Center Pendulum, Greensboro,NC, USA
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N 36° 07.794 W 079° 50.045
17S E 604911 N 3998985
Foucault pendulum in the science center. The bottom is in the dining area.
Waymark Code: WM18RD6
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Kurt Franke
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The Greensboro Science Center is a science museum and zoological park established in 1957 and located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 2008, and is a member of the American Alliance of Museums.
The pendulum is located within the museum to the left of the admission desk.
The pendulum is started at 9 am every morning and knocks down a peg every 15 minutes.
It is on a 47 ‘ wire . The BOB weighs 240 pounds. One full swing takes 7.6 seconds and the swing length is 9 feet.
Weight of the ball: 240

Length: 47

Material: Appears as metal

Period of oscillation: 7

Hours of Operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Admission Cost: 20.00 (listed in local currency)

Rotation time: Not Listed
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