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Compound Pendulum (Noun)

Meaning

Pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • A compound pendulum is a type of pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis, often used in physics experiments to demonstrate rotational motion.
  • The compound pendulum was carefully set up in the lab to measure the effects of air resistance on its motion.
  • In the experiment, a compound pendulum was used to demonstrate the relationship between the moment of inertia and the period of oscillation.
  • The compound pendulum consisted of a metal rod with a weight attached to one end, allowing it to rotate freely around a horizontal axis.
  • By analyzing the motion of a compound pendulum, physicists can gain insights into the fundamental laws of rotational motion and gravity.

Synonyms

  • Physical Pendulum

Hypernyms

  • Pendulum

Hyponyms

  • Clock Pendulum
  • Ballistic Pendulum
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