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A '''centroid''' is the [[geometric]] center of a [[shape]]. | A '''centroid''' is the [[geometric]] center of a [[shape]]. | ||
| − | It coincides with the [[center of mass]] of body having uniform [[density]]. | + | It coincides with the [[center of mass]] of body (or system of bodies) having uniform [[density]] or possessing much [[symmetry]]. |
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| + | ====Compare:==== | ||
| + | *[[Center]] | ||
| + | *[[Center of mass]] | ||
[[category:geometry]] | [[category:geometry]] | ||
Revision as of 01:10, January 16, 2009
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.