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A '''centroid''' is the [[geometry|geometric]] center of a shape, or, in the case of uniform density and/or symmetry, the center of mass of one or more solid bodies; compare [[center of mass]].
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A '''centroid''' is the [[geometric]] center of a [[shape]].
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It coincides with the [[center of mass]] of body (or system of bodies) having uniform [[density]] or possessing much [[symmetry]].
  
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Latest revision as of 05:49, July 13, 2016

A centroid is the geometric center of a shape. It coincides with the center of mass of body (or system of bodies) having uniform density or possessing much symmetry.

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