Definition of Ballistic pendulum

1. Noun. A physical pendulum consisting of a large mass suspended from a rod; when it is struck by a projectile its displacement is used to measure the projectile's velocity.

Specialized synonyms: Gun Pendulum
Generic synonyms: Compound Pendulum, Physical Pendulum

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ballistic Pendulum

ballism
ballismus
ballista
ballistae
ballistas
ballistic
ballistic
ballistically
ballistics
ballistic capsule
ballistic fingerprinting
ballistic galvanometer
ballistic identification
ballistic missile
Ballistic Missile Defense Organization
ballistic pendulum (current term)
ballistic trajectory
Ballistite
ballistocardiogram
ballistocardiogram
ballistocardiograph
ballistocardiograph
ballistocardiography
ballistophobia
ballium
balliums
ballock
ballocks
ballon
ballonet

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