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Pendentive

Definition: pendentive refers to a type of pendulum, specifically one that is suspended from a fixed point. These types of pendulums are used in various applications such as timekeeping and measuring objects' positions. In physics, a pendulum is a simple mechanical device made up of a bob (the object or body being held), a pivot (a supporting structure) and a string or wire that is attached to the pivot and has an angle at which it swings. When this angle changes, the


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