Definitions for center of gravity
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. center of gravity, centre of gravitynoun

   the point within something at which gravity can be considered to act; in uniform gravity it is equal to the center of mass

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1. center of gravitynoun

   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. center of gravitynoun

   (as a metaphor) any pivotal or central idea or group.

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1. center of gravity

   In physics, the center of mass of a distribution of mass in space (sometimes referred to as the balance point) 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 hypothetical point where the entire mass of an object may be assumed to be concentrated to visualise its motion. In other words, the center of mass is the particle equivalent of a given object for application of Newton's laws of motion. In the case of a single rigid body, the center of mass is fixed in relation to the body, and if the body has uniform density, it will be located at the centroid. The center of mass may be located outside the physical body, as is sometimes the case for hollow or open-shaped objects, such as a horseshoe. In the case of a distribution of separate bodies, such as the planets of the Solar System, the center of mass may not correspond to the position of any individual member of the system. The center of mass is a useful reference point for calculations in mechanics that involve masses distributed in space, such as the linear and angular momentum of planetary bodies and rigid body dynamics. In orbital mechanics, the equations of motion of planets are formulated as point masses located at the centers of mass. The center of mass frame is an inertial frame in which the center of mass of a system is at rest with respect to the origin of the coordinate system.

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1. center of gravity

   The center of gravity is the average location of the weight of an object. It is the point in an object where the force of gravity can be considered to act or it is the point where all parts of the object are in balance. In a symmetrical object, the center of gravity lies at its geometric center. This point can control the motion of the object, hence, if an object is supported at its center of gravity, it remains in balance and does not tip over.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. center of gravity

   The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act. Also called COG. See also decisive point.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of center of gravity in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of center of gravity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of center of gravity in a Sentence

1. Don Kohn:

   She has worked hard to build a committee consensus, this is a very difficult decision that isn’t clear cut one way or another. It’s up to the chair to find and guide the center of gravity.

2. Another Tea Party-backed Republican senator:

   Mitch is a strong conservative. Those who criticize his leadership must remember he has a tough job, The positions he takes as leader, which might be of concern to some conservatives, often reflect where the center of gravity is in our conference - and not reflect where he is.

3. Another Tea Party-backed Republican senator:

   The positions he takes as leader, which might be of concern to some conservatives, often reflect where the center of gravity is in our conference - and not reflect where he is.

4. Nelini Stamp:

   I actually don't think those people have power, but the reality is that they're loud and it hurts. I'm not going to lie( and say that) it doesn't hurt. But I think that we can create a new model of a center of gravity.

5. Matt Moses:

   Make yourself small ; get your center of gravity low, try to hug that board. Kiss the deck instead of kissing a rock.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=center of gravity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Center_of_Gravity
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_of_Gravity
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf