Schuler pendulum

English

Etymology

From Max Schuler, German physicist.

Noun

Schuler pendulum (plural Schuler pendulums)

(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

Related terms

Schuler period

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