centers of gravity

A form of 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 of mass in a uniform gravitational field.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of center of gravity
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