Inertia Collection

Foucault's pendulum which demonstrated both the rotation of the earth and the concept of inertia
530777 Foucault's pendulum which demonstrated both the rotation of the earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist. Wood engraving, c1895

Descartes' experiment demonstrating the principle of inertia - the action of one body on another, 17th century
5311536 Descartes' experiment demonstrating the principle of inertia - the action of one body on another, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth
530779 Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist

La Paresse, 1896 (woodblock on paper)
AGR213787 La Paresse, 1896 (woodblock on paper) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.3x22.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Percussion pendulum, 1725. An experiment to investigate the inertia of bodies using two suspended weights whose movements could be accurately measured

General properties of bodies, c1851. Physical principles including inertia, centre of gravity, centrifugal force, parallelogram of forces

Foucaults pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, 1851 (1887). Jean Bernard Leon Foucault used this pendulum to demonstrate both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia

Foucaults pendulum which demonstrated the Earths rotation and the concept of inertia, c1895
Foucaults pendulum which demonstrated both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia, c1895

General properties of bodies: educational plate published Wurtemberg c. 1850. Physical
General properties of bodies: educational plate published Wurtemberg c.1850. Physical principles including Inertia: Centre of gravity: Centrifugal force: Parallelogram of forces

Percussion Pendulum. Experiment to investigate inertia of bodies using 2 suspended weights whose movements could be accurately measured. From WJ Gravesande Physices Elementa Mathematica London 1725

A pendulum clock built in 1883

Red cloth pulled from under plate with a sandwich (experiment to show inertia of objects)

Egg-balancing toy design, 1893 C013 / 9112
Egg-balancing toy design. 19th-century artwork showing the internal design of an egg-shaped toy that can be balanced on its pointed end

Charles Talbot Porter, US engineer
Charles Talbot Porter (1826-1910), American mechanical engineer. He worked mainly on engines, studying their rotational speeds and ways of controlling inertial forces

Von Eotvoss torsion scale. This device, designed to measure gravitational acceleration, was built and operated by the Hungarian physicist Lorand von Eotvos (1848-1919)

Toy gyroscope spinning. A gyroscope is a heavy spinning disc mounted so that its axis is free to adopt any orientation. Gyroscopes are used in stabilisation devices and compasses in boats and aircraft

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"Inertia: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of inertia, where time stands still and motion takes center stage. From the mesmerizing woodblock art of "La Paresse, 1896" to the groundbreaking discoveries of Charles Talbot Porter, this captivating caption unveils the essence of inertia. Travel back in time to witness the birth of scientific exploration with the "Percussion pendulum, 1725. " Its rhythmic swings revealed a hidden force that would forever change our understanding of motion. Fast forward to c1851 when "General properties of bodies" shed light on the fundamental principles governing inertia. In Paris' iconic Pantheon, Foucault's pendulum danced gracefully in 1851 (1887), showcasing both Earth's rotation and the concept of inertia. This ingenious invention sparked a revolution in scientific thought. Another iteration emerged around c1895 as Foucault's pendulum continued its enchanting display. The United States Air Force took flight with their North American F-100A-5-NA 52-5775 aircraft, defying gravity while embodying Newton's first law - an object at rest tends to stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force. The power behind this mighty machine lies within inertia itself. Educational plates published in Wurtemberg circa 1850 further unraveled nature's secrets through visual representation. These plates brought clarity to complex concepts surrounding general properties and physical laws governing bodies. Delve deeper into experimentation as two suspended objects swing side by side in a Percussion Pendulum experiment investigating inertia firsthand. Witness how these objects resist any changes imposed upon them due to their inherent property - inertia. Timekeeping reached new heights with a remarkable pendulum clock built in 1883; its precise movements governed by none other than Newtonian physics and inertial forces acting upon it relentlessly. An intriguing experiment unfolds before your eyes as a red cloth is pulled from under a plate with a sandwich.