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Record 1 2011-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gravity (Physics)
  • Surveying
DEF

The point about which all the parts exactly balance each other, and which being supported, the body or system will remain at rest in any position.

Key term(s)
  • center of gravity
  • center of mass
  • gravity centre
  • gravity center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pesanteur (Physique)
  • Arpentage
DEF

Point indépendant de l'orientation du corps par rapport à la verticale, traversé par la force de pesanteur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gravedad (Física)
  • Agrimensura
DEF

Punto de aplicación de la resultante de las fuerzas gravitatorias que actúan sobre cada uno de los elementos de un cuerpo.

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