centroid

(noun)

the point at the center of any shape, sometimes called the center of area or the center of volume

Related Terms

  • rigid body

Examples of centroid in the following topics:

  • Physics and Engeineering: Center of Mass

    • If a continuous mass distribution has uniform density, which means $\rho$ is constant, then the center of mass is the same as the centroid of the volume.
  • Center of Mass and Inertia

    • In the case of a single rigid body, the center of mass is fixed in relation to the body, and if the body has uniform density, it will be located at the centroid.
  • Green's Theorem

    • In plane geometry and area surveying, Green's theorem can be used to determine the area and centroid of plane figures solely by integrating over the perimeter.
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