center of oscillation

: a point in a pendulum at which if the mass were concentrated the period would be unchanged compare center of suspension

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“Center of oscillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20of%20oscillation. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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