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Noun physical pendulum has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebPhysical PendulumA physical pendulum refers to a type of pendulum in physics that consists of a rigid, extended body rather than a simple mass, allowing for more complex motion. Sense 1: PhysicsIn physics, a physical pendulum typically refers to a rigid object that oscillates back and forth around a pivot point due to the force of gravity. Sample sentence:The physical pendulum experiment demonstrated the relationship between the length of the pendulum and its period of oscillation. Sense 2: EngineeringIn engineering, a physical pendulum can also refer to a system used for measuring mass, inertia, and other properties of objects. Sample sentence:The physical pendulum apparatus accurately determined the moment of inertia for the given object in the engineering lab. Related Products: | ||||
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