The Centre of Mass Flashcards

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Define Mass

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Mass is the thing itself, the atoms that make it.

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Define weight

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The result of gravity on that mass.

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Define centre of mass

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The point about which the entire mass of the system is equally distributed.

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Define Stability

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Being able to resist unwanted movement.

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Define balance

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An ability to stay upright or in control of body movements.

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