Center of Gravity and Gravitational Forces Vocabulary

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Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to center of gravity and gravitational forces.

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Center of Gravity

The point where the entire weight of an object appears to be concentrated.

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Center of Gravity

The average location of the weight of an object.

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Gravitational Force

The force of attraction between any two masses in the universe.

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Gravitational Field

A region in space where a mass experiences a gravitational force.

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Lamina

A flat, thin object.

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Suspension Method

Hanging a lamina freely from different points to find its center of gravity.

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Balancing Method

Placing a lamina on a pivot point to find its center of gravity.