center of gravity

Noun

The point through which the force of gravity appears to act on an object.

ریشه

The word 'center' comes from the Latin word 'centrum', meaning 'point of a compass'. 'Gravity' comes from the Latin word 'gravitas', meaning 'weight, heaviness'.

مثال

• The center of gravity determines the stability of an object.
• The gymnast maintained a low center of gravity to perform the balance beam routine.
• The design of the skyscraper ensures that the center of gravity is located within the building's footprint.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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