Q. Foucault pendulum was seen sometimes in the news with reference to which of the following?

[A] Illustrate the earth’s rotation

[B] Protection from Earthquakes

[C] Checking time precisely

[D] )Increasing electromagnetic radiation

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – Foucault pendulum is a deceptively simple device used to illustrate the earth’s rotation. The new Parliament building’s one of the key features includes a Foucault pendulum suspended from its ‘Constitutional Gallery’ area.  It was designed and installed by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Kolkata.

Source: ForumIAS

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