Center Of Gravity (Noun)
Meaning
The point within something at which gravity can be considered to act; in uniform gravity it is equal to the center of mass.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The engineer carefully calculated the center of gravity of the new aircraft design to ensure stable flight.
- In physics class, the students learned to find the center of gravity of various objects by suspending them from a pivot point.
- The gymnast shifted her body to adjust her center of gravity, making it easier to balance on the narrow beam.
- The architect had to consider the center of gravity of the building when designing its foundation to prevent collapse.
- The car's center of gravity was lowered by installing a heavy metal plate underneath the chassis, improving its handling on sharp turns.