Browsing Physics and Astronomy by Subject "pendulum clock"

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Animation of a gear train in a pendulum clock

Ceperley, Peter (2011-03-19)

This animation shows a functioning gear train as the backbone in a pendulum clock. The viewer can control several options.
Animation of an anchore escapement used in a pendulum clock

Ceperley, Peter (2011-03-18)

The animation shows the details of an anchor escapement. This is the most common form of escapement used in the pendulum clock.
Animation of Galileo's pendulum clock sketch

Ceperley, Peter (2011-03-18)

A small animation of the Galileo's sketch of a pendulum clock, made a century before the actual invention of a working pendulum clock.
Animation showing the working parts of a pendulum clock

Ceperley, Peter (2011-03-18)

This animation shows the workings of a typical pendulum clock, including the gear train, escapement, pendulum, drive weight, and clock hands.

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