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noun
- 1. a point representing the mean position of the matter in a body or system.
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- centre of mass
Unique point where the weighted relative position of a distributed mass sums to zero
In physics, the center of mass of a distribution of mass in space is the unique point at any given time where the weighted relative position of the distributed mass sums to zero. This is the point to which a force may be applied to cause a linear acceleration without an angular acceleration. Calculations in mechanics are often simplified when formulated with respect to the center of mass. It is a ... Wikipedia
