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center of gravity
Definition of CENTER OF GRAVITY
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: the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated so that if supported at this point the body would remain in equilibrium in any position
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: center 2a
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First Known Use of CENTER OF GRAVITY
1648
Rhymes with CENTER OF GRAVITY
CENTER OF GRAVITY Defined for Kids
center of gravity
noun
plural centers of gravity
Definition of CENTER OF GRAVITY for Kids
: the point at which the entire weight of a body may be thought of as centered so that if supported at this point the body would balance perfectly
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