Science · Interactive demo

Why do grandfather clocks have such long pendulums?

Drag a pendulum longer and watch its swing slow. At about one meter, each swing takes one second, which is why clock cases are tall.

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This interactive demo gives you a visual way into science. The key ideas include pendulums, clocks, swing time, physics.

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