Schuler pendulum en · NOUN
Etymology
From Max Schuler, German physicist.
Meanings
- 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
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuler pendulums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |