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Rarecenter of gravity
The correct spelling is center of gravity.
How to pronounce center of gravity
noun
IPA: /ˌsen.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/
Say it like: Sen-ter- of- gr-avi-tee
The correct spelling is center of gravity. 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 o…
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Definition
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.Any pivotal or central idea or group.
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