center of gravity
noun phrase
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: the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated so that if supported at this point the body would remain in equilibrium in any position
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Most EVs integrate the battery into the floor under the passengers to create a low center of gravity.
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
The car's ride and handling are bolstered by a low center of gravity and enhanced suspension geometry.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2024
The trouble is that 'Blazing Saddles' has no real center of gravity.
—Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
Tough ball carrier to bring down because of his low center of gravity, elite contact balance, and never-quit mentality.’’
Jones has caught only 11 of 21 passes thrown his way in 2022 and ’23 while returning 38 kickoffs and five punts.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
The car's ride and handling are bolstered by a low center of gravity and enhanced suspension geometry.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2024
The trouble is that 'Blazing Saddles' has no real center of gravity.
—Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
Tough ball carrier to bring down because of his low center of gravity, elite contact balance, and never-quit mentality.’’
Jones has caught only 11 of 21 passes thrown his way in 2022 and ’23 while returning 38 kickoffs and five punts.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Center of gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20of%20gravity. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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