X03. Three-tooth Clock Escapement

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Cornell University

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In this model, a constant torque supplied by a heavy weight, is applied to the toothed escape wheel. The escape wheel transfers energy to the oscillating pendulum each cycle to make up for the losses due to friction.

Francis Moon

2004-07-21

http://kmoddl.library.cornell.edu/movies/X03.mov

Technician: Kathryn Gelsone
Technician: Susan Peck

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X03. Three-tooth Clock Escapement