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Diagram of an anchor escapement mechanism showing a pendulum attached to pallets that interact with an escape wheel, illustrating how this system regulates time in pendulum clocks.
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anchor escapement of a clock
The anchor escapement, which was invented in the 17th century, allowed pendulum clocks...
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