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centre of gravity

The correct spelling is centre of gravity.

How to pronounce centre of gravity

noun

Say it like: Sen-tre- of- gr-avi-tee

The correct spelling is centre 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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noun

  1. 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. 2.Any pivotal or central idea or group.

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