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| − | A '''centroid''' is the [[geometry|geometric]] center of a shape, or the center of mass of one or more solid bodies; compare [[center of mass]]. | + | 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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Revision as of 17:36, November 25, 2007
A centroid is the 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.