Center of gravity

noun

/ˌsen.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/

Definitions

1.nounA point, near or within a body, through which its weight can be assumed to act when considering forces on the body and its motion under gravity. This coincides with the center of mass in a uniform gravitational field.

2.nounAny pivotal or central idea or group.

Synonyms

centre of gravity centre of mass centroid center of mass centeroid centre of inertia barycenter centre of buoyancy center center of inertia barycentre center of buoyancy

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