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Centre of Gravity

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The point where the weight of an object is balanced, calculated as the average location of its mass is called the Centre of Gravity or Centre of Mass. 

Centre of Gravity of Some Regular-Shaped Objects

The Center of gravity of regular-shaped uniform objects is their geometrical Center.

  • The Center of gravity of a uniform rod is its midpoint. 
  • The Center of gravity of a uniform square or rectangular sheet is the point of intersection  of its Diagonals.
  • The Center of gravity of a solid or hollow sphere is the Center of the sphere. 
  • The Center of gravity of a uniform circular ring is the Center of the ring.
  • The Center of gravity of a uniform circular disc is its Center as 
  • The Center of gravity of a uniform solid or hollow cylinder is the mid-point on its axis. 
  • The Center of gravity of a uniform triangular sheet is the point of intersection of its  medians.

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