"Schuler pendulum" meaning in English

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Noun

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
    Sense id: en-Schuler_pendulum-en-noun-cM3qjQ~c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

Inflected forms

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