Massenschwerpunkt
centre of mass
Description:
In the case of homogeneous bodies, the centroid of volume corresponds to the centre of mass. In the case of certain body shapes (and/or systems), the centre of mass can be outside the body. Forces that are acting on a system as vectors are marked out relative to the centre of mass.
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Example sentences:
- In the case of homogeneous bodies, the centroid of volume corresponds to the centre of mass.
- In the case of certain body shapes (and/or systems), the centre of mass can be outside the body.
- Forces that are acting on a system as vectors are marked out relative to the centre of mass.