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Definition of Center of gravity
1. Noun. The point within something at which gravity can be considered to act; in uniform gravity it is equal to the center of mass.
Exact synonyms: Centre Of Gravity
Generic synonyms: Center, Centre, Midpoint
Specialized synonyms: Center Of Flotation, Centre Of Flotation
Generic synonyms: Center, Centre, Midpoint
Specialized synonyms: Center Of Flotation, Centre Of Flotation
Definition of Center of gravity
1. Noun. (physics) a 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 ¹
2. Noun. (as a metaphor) any pivotal or central idea or group. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com