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may i know what is the difference between centroid,centre of gravity and centre of mass
of a body?is it necessary that all the points coincide?
of a body?is it necessary that all the points coincide?
monty37 said:may i know what is the difference between centroid,centre of gravity and centre of mass
of a body?is it necessary that all the points coincide?
The centroid is the geometric center of a shape, while the center of mass is the point at which the mass of an object is evenly distributed. The center of gravity is the point at which the force of gravity acts on an object. For most objects on Earth, the center of mass and center of gravity are the same. However, for objects in space or on non-uniform gravitational fields, the center of mass and center of gravity may be different.
The centroid of a shape can be calculated by finding the average of the x and y coordinates of all the points in the shape. For irregular shapes, the centroid can also be calculated by dividing the shape into smaller, simpler shapes and finding the centroids of those shapes.
The centroid is an important factor in the stability of an object. An object is most stable when its center of mass is directly above its base or support. If the center of mass is outside of the base, the object may topple over. Therefore, the lower the centroid, the more stable the object.
The centroid of a shape will remain the same regardless of the orientation or position of the object. However, if the shape of the object changes, the centroid will also change accordingly.
These concepts are used in various fields such as engineering, physics, and architecture to design structures that are stable and balanced. They are also important in understanding the motion of objects and predicting their behavior in different environments.