"Schuler pendulum" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Schuler pendulums [plural]
Etymology: From Max Schuler, German physicist. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Schuler pendulum (plural Schuler pendulums)
  1. (physics) Any pendulum having a period equal to that of a hypothetical pendulum whose length is equal to the Earth's radius (84.4 minutes); its arm will remain locally vertical when the pivot is moved and is therefore the basis of navigational instruments Categories (topical): Physics Related terms: Schuler period

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