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Ballistic Pendulum

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A ballistic pendulum is a device used to measure the speed of a projectile by capturing it in a pendulum and measuring the height it reaches.

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