In seismographs, pendulums are used to:

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Seismographs use pendulums to detect and record ground motion caused by seismic waves generated by earthquakes or other sources. When the ground shakes, the seismograph's pendulum remains relatively stationary due to inertia, while the Earth moves beneath it.

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Keep time in clocks

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Measure earthquake magnitude using GPS.

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Measure the strength of gravity.

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Keep time in clocks

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Measure earthquake magnitude using GPS.

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Measure the strength of gravity.

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In seismographs, pendulums are used to:

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