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Centrobaric

Cenˊtro-bar′ic

,
Adj.
[Gr. ([GREEK]) [GREEK] a treatise of Archimedes on finding the center of gravity, fr. [GREEK] gravitating toward the center; [GREEK] center + [GREEK] weight.]
Relating to the center of gravity, or to the process of finding it.
Centrobaric method
(Math.)
,
a process invented for the purpose of measuring the area or the volume generated by the rotation of a line or surface about a fixed axis, depending upon the principle that every figure formed by the revolution of a line or surface about such an axis has for measure the product of the line or surface by the length of the path of its center of gravity; – sometimes called
theorem of Pappus
, also, incorrectly,
Guldinus’s properties
. See
Barycentric calculus
, under
Calculus
.

Definition 2024


centrobaric

centrobaric

English

Adjective

centrobaric (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the centre of gravity or the process of finding it.