centre of inertia en · NOUN
Meanings
- (Canada, UK, dated, rare) The centre of mass.
- (Canada, UK, qualifier:rotational dynamics, rare) A point, near or within a body, at which the body's mass can be assumed to be concentrated when considering its rotational motion and moment of inertia. This may be different from its centre of mass which is the equivalent for linear motion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| centres of inertia | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| center of inertia | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
centre of mass · centre of buoyancy · centre of gravity