Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
physical phenomenon
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| gptkbp:affects |
Balance
Stability Motion Torque |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Centroid of mass
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
Rigid bodies
Extended objects Systems of particles |
| gptkbp:canBeOutsideObject |
Yes
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| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:Classical_mechanics
Dynamics Statics |
| gptkbp:coexistedWith |
Center of mass (in uniform gravity)
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| gptkbp:defines |
The point at which the entire weight of a body or system may be considered to act.
|
| gptkbp:dependsOn |
Shape
Density Mass distribution |
| gptkbp:example |
The center of gravity of a triangle is at the intersection of its medians.
The center of gravity of a ring is at its geometric center. The center of gravity of a uniform sphere is at its center. |
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
gptkb:Archimedes
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| gptkbp:hasUnit |
Length
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Center of Gravity
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| gptkbp:importantFor |
Building construction
Aircraft design Ship stability Sports performance |
| gptkbp:mathematicalRepresentation |
Weighted average of position vectors
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| gptkbp:measures |
Meters
Centimeters |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Physics
gptkb:Mechanics |
| gptkbp:seeAlso |
Gravity
Torque Equilibrium Moment of inertia Center of mass Balance point |
| gptkbp:symbol |
CG
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
Architecture
Engineering Sports Aerospace Biomechanics Vehicle design |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Air_Jordan_35
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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