| 释义 |
center of gravity
Etymology: probably translation of French centre de gravité, translation of Greek kentron bareos
1. : center of mass
2. : the single point in a body (as a homogeneous sphere) toward which every particle of matter external to the body is gravitationally attracted
3. : the point or area of greatest concentration, significance, or interest : a predominating or controlling situation : focal point
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