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.
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