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Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the centre of gravity on one side, it must go a like distance on the other; and it is only after a certain time that it finds the true point at which it can remain at rest.
Arthur Schopenhauer

Meaning of "centre of gravity" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CENTRE OF GRAVITY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CENTRE OF GRAVITY

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Centre of gravity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CENTRE OF GRAVITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

centre of gravity

Center of mass

In physics, the center of mass of a distribution of mass in space is the unique point where the weighted relative position of the distributed mass sums to zero. The distribution of mass is balanced around the center of mass and the average of the weighted position coordinates of the distributed mass defines its coordinates. Calculations in mechanics are often simplified when formulated with respect to the center of mass. 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.

Definition of centre of gravity in the English dictionary

The definition of centre of gravity in the dictionary is the point through which the resultant of the gravitational forces on a body always acts.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CENTRE OF GRAVITY

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centre back
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centre forward
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centre of mass
centre of pressure
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WORDS THAT END LIKE CENTRE OF GRAVITY

acceleration due to gravity
acceleration of gravity
activity
air cavity
antigravity
biconcavity
body cavity
cavity
concavity
depravity
gravity
microgravity
pulp cavity
quantum gravity
resonant cavity
specific gravity
suavity
subcavity
supergravity
total depravity
zero gravity

Synonyms and antonyms of centre of gravity in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «centre of gravity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CENTRE OF GRAVITY

Find out the translation of centre of gravity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of centre of gravity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «centre of gravity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

重心
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

centro de gravedad
570 millions of speakers

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centre of gravity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुरुत्वाकर्षण का केंद्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مركز الثقل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Центр тяжести
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

centro de gravidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাধ্যাকর্ষণ কেন্দ্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

centre de gravité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pusat graviti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schwerpunkt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

重心
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무게 중심
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pusat gravitasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trung tâm của lực hấp dẫn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஈர்ப்பு மையம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गुरुत्व केंद्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ağırlık merkezi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

baricentro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Środek ciężkości
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Центр ваги
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

centrul de greutate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κέντρο βάρους
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

swaartepunt
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tyngdpunkt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tyngdepunkt
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about centre of gravity

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2 QUOTES WITH «CENTRE OF GRAVITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word centre of gravity.
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Scilla Elworthy
Your 'hara' is here, where your uterus is if you're a woman, where the tummy sticks out if you're a man, the centre of gravity of the human body. It is the synthesis of our intellect, body and spirit, and by developing our consciousness of it, we can become incredibly rooted.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the centre of gravity on one side, it must go a like distance on the other; and it is only after a certain time that it finds the true point at which it can remain at rest.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CENTRE OF GRAVITY»

Discover the use of centre of gravity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to centre of gravity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Centre of Gravity (Star Carrier, Book 2)
The second book in the epic saga of humankind's war of transcendence
Ian Douglas, 2012
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Center of Gravity
In the evolution of every sentient race, there is a turning point when the species achieves transcendence through technology.
Ian Douglas, 2011
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On the centre of gravity of the human body as related to the ...
Engelsk oversættelse af et tysk videnskabeligt værk fra 1889 om undersøgelser over, hvorledes forskellig militær udrustning ændrer tyngdepunktet for og belaster soldaten, der bærer udrustningen.
Wilhelm Braune, Otto Fischer, 1985
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AS Level Textbook
CENTRE OF GRAVITY The centre of gravity of an object is the point at which the mass of the object is concentrated. It is sometimes referred to as an object's point of balance. Figure 4.8 this position forms a large area of support, ...
John Honeybourne, Michael Hill, Helen Moors, 2000
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A-level Physics
4.6 CENTRE OF GRAVITY The centre of gravity of a body is the single point at which the entire weight of the body can be considered to act. In uniform gravitational fields (such as that of the Earth on a small body) the centre of gravity coincides ...
Roger Muncaster, 1993
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New Understanding Physics for Advanced Level
Strut i ., Centre of gravity Fig. 3.3B Balancing An object is said to be top heavy if it easily topples over. A vital requirement of the design of a double decker bus is to make sure it will not topple over, even when travelling around very sharp bends ...
Jim Breithaupt, 2000
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A Dictionary of Mechanical Science, Arts, Manufactures, and ...
If the body have plane sides, as apiece of board, hang it np by any point, then a plumb-line suspended from the same point □will pass through the centre of gravity, therefore mark that line upon it ; and after suspending the body by another ...
Alexander Jamieson, 1829
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Ship Hydrostatics and Stability
All models of stability require the knowledge of the displacement mass, ∆, and of the height of the centre of gravity (vertical centre of gravity),KG. Stevin's law (see Subsection 2.3.2) shows that the ship trim is determined by the longitudinal ...
Adrian Biran, 2003
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A Textbook of Strength of Materials
R. K. Bansal. 5.1. CENTRE OF GRAVITY Centre of gravity of a body is the point through which the whole weight of the body acts. A body is having only one centre of gravity for all positions of the body. It is represented by C.G. or simply G. 5.2.
R. K. Bansal, 2010
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A Text Book of Applied Mechanics
4 Centre of Gravity and Centroid 4.1. Centre of gravity of a body. 4.2. Determination of centre of gravity. 4.3. Centroid. 4.4. Positions of centroids of plane geometrical figures. 4.5. Positions of centre of gravity of regular solids. 4.6. (a) Centroids ...
R.K. Rajput

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CENTRE OF GRAVITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term centre of gravity is used in the context of the following news items.
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In photos: 2016 Smart fortwo inside and out
And, although the car looks tall, its centre of gravity is low (aided by the rear-engine design), so cornering is quick and composed. 1 of 17 Next ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
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Wimbledon girls Anna Brogan and Maia Lumsden offer hope for the …
Zavatska had a sizeable forehand of her own, but the teenager from the south of Glasgow with a low centre of gravity demonstrated swift ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Five of the most common five-a-side injuries – and how to avoid them
Roll your foot over or away from your centre of gravity and these ligaments are liable to become stretched (Grade I), partially tear (Grade II) or ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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CineMilled Expands Compatibility Of The DJI Ronin M Stabilizer To …
... restrictions, mounting a C100/C300 will cause the cradle to 'bottom out' in an attempt to get the body low enough for correct centre of gravity. «cinema5D news, Jul 15»
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All-new Toyota Prius leaked?
The TNGA platform has a much lower centre of gravity that should help driving dynamics. Due on sale in Australia early next year, the new ... «Motoring, Jul 15»
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Tesla Model S 85kWh Dual Motor Performance 5dr
That's thanks, at least in part, to the Tesla's low centre of gravity: with the 85kWh battery pack tucked down below the occupants' feet, this is, ... «Top Gear, Jul 15»
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Desmond Bermingham: Shameful that not enough investment is put …
The eurozone is facing an existential crisis with Greek crisis and the political and economic global centre of gravity has shifted eastwards. «BizNews, Jul 15»
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OPINION: ANC policy: A big shift is coming. Really
But it would seem that the centre of gravity in the ANC is shifting towards this kind of shift. Which makes it likely that policies in the end will ... «Eyewitness News, Jul 15»
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Rio 2016 Olympic torch made from recycled aluminium
... were used to improve the experience of the torchbearers, as well as a design that induces a grip closer to the torch's centre of gravity. «Aluminium Today, Jul 15»
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Scientists readying for flurry of data as New Horizons nears Pluto
The difference in colour between the two bodies, which swing around each other with a centre of gravity between them, surprised scientists. «Hamilton Spectator, Jul 15»

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