Foucault's experiment with a pendulum proved that ____________.

A)Earth is the center of the Universe
B)Earth revolves around the Sun
C)Earth rotates about an internal axis
D)the Sun revolves around Earth

Question

Foucault's experiment with a pendulum proved that ____________.

A)Earth is the center of the Universe 
B)Earth revolves around the Sun 
C)Earth rotates about an internal axis 
D)the Sun revolves around Earth

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Foucault's experiment demonstrated the rotation of the Earth about its internal axis. The pendulum's path appears to rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, proving the Earth rotates. It did not provide evidence for any of the other planetary motions listed.

Foucault's Experiment with a Pendulum Proved That ____________