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center of mass

/ˈsɛntər əv mæs/

Tradução: Ponto de um sistema físico ou objeto no qual se considera concentrada toda a sua massa para análise de movimento e efeitos gravitacionais.

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/ˈsɛntər əv mæs/C1formalscientific
  • ptPonto de um sistema físico ou objeto no qual se considera concentrada toda a sua massa para análise de movimento e efeitos gravitacionais.

A point in a physical system or object where its entire mass can be considered to be concentrated for the purpose of analyzing motion and gravitational effects.

  1. Physics conceptC1formal

    The point in a body or system of bodies at which the entire mass may be considered to be concentrated for the purpose of analyzing its motion.

    ptCentro de massa

    • The center of mass of a uniform rod is at its midpoint.
    • To calculate the trajectory, we must first find the center of mass of the system.
    • The gymnast adjusted her position to keep her center of mass over the beam.