Term: deflection (for a precision balance)
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01554

Definition:
(In terms of divisions of the pointer scale). The other point of reversal of an ideal (undamped) swing starting at the zero point of the pointer scale. Since the points of reversal of an ideal swing are located symmetrically about the rest point, the deflection is equal to twice the rest point.

Related Terms:
1) zero point (<em>of a balance</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.Z06743).
2) rest point (<em>of a balance</em>) (<em>of a balance</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05348).

Source: Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 36 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)

Citation: 'deflection (for a precision balance)' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01554

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