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| − | A '''centroid''' is the [[ | + | A '''centroid''' is the [[geometric]] center of a [[shape]]. In the case of uniform [[density]] and/or [[symmetry]] it will coincide with the [[center of mass]] of one or more solid bodies. |
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Revision as of 12:16, July 17, 2008
A centroid is the geometric center of a shape. In the case of uniform density and/or symmetry it will coincide with the center of mass of one or more solid bodies.