pendulum effect

noun

Also called pendulum law .Physics. a law, discovered by Galileo in 1602, that describes the regular, swinging motion of a pendulum by the action of gravity and acquired momentum.
the theory holding that trends in culture, politics, etc., tend to swing back and forth between opposite extremes.

Origin of pendulum effect

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First recorded in 1860–65

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How to use pendulum effect in a sentence

This produces a little lateral stability without any marked pendulum effect.
The Aeroplane Speaks | H. Barber
If too low, it produces a pendulum effect and causes the aeroplane to roll sideways.
The Aeroplane Speaks | H. Barber

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