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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 or the point where if a force is applied causes it to move in direction of force without rotation. 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.
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centre of mass
Noun
1. point representing the mean position of the matter in a body
(synonym) center of mass
(hypernym) center, centre, midpoint
(hyponym) center of buoyancy, centre of buoyancy, center of immersion, centre of immersion
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Centre of mass
The point at which a system of masses would balance if placed on a pivot. For example, in a binary star system, the centre of mass would be nearer to the more massive star than to the less massive component. In the case of a single mass, the centre of gravity, for the sake of simplicity of calculations, is the point at which it can be assumed all the mass is concentrated.
