center of mass
Example Sentences
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The two asteroids orbit a shared center of mass in what scientists call a binary system.
From Science Daily
Shifting the center of mass rearward dramatically improved the Corvette’s balance and hotshot acceleration.
When a skateboarder hits the circular section of the half-pipe, they start crouched down, positioning their center of mass further from the center of rotation above their head.
From Los Angeles Times
The model represents a runner as a center of mass, with a hip that can rotate and a leg that can stretch.
From Science Daily
Eventually, when its nuclear batteries run out of juice for good, it will continue to quietly orbit the center of mass of the Milky Way for eternity.
From Salon
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