What is the Geometric Centre of a Body?

In summary, the geometric centre of a body is the point at which the body can be balanced in any direction. It is calculated by finding the x, y, and z coordinates using the formulas \overline{x}= \frac{\int\int\int xdV}{\int\int\int dV}, \overline{y}= \frac{\int\int\int ydV}{\int\int\int dV}, and \overline{z}= \frac{\int\int\int zdV}{\int\int\int dV}. This point is also known as the "centroid" and is often referred to as the "center of mass" or "center of gravity" assuming a constant density
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Could anyone tell me what actually the geometric centre of a body is?
please don't cite references from centre of mass or gravity.i want to know what it is in terms of its geometricity.
 
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You might want to google or otherwise look up "centroid". If you can find formulas describing the body it is the the x, y, and z coordinates given by
[tex]\overline{x}= \frac{\int\int\int xdV}{\int\int\int dV}[/tex]
[tex]\overline{y}= \frac{\int\int\int ydV}{\int\int\int dV}[/tex]
[tex]\overline{z}= \frac{\int\int\int zdV}{\int\int\int dV}[/tex]

The denominator is, of course, the volume of the body.

If you don't mind my using dirty words, that is, in fact, the "center of mass" or "center of gravity" assuming a constant density where you replace [itex]dV[/itex] with [itex]\rho dV[/itex], [itex]\rho[/itex] being the density. Since it is constant it can be taken out of the integrals, and, since it is in both numerator and denominator, will cancel.
 

Related to What is the Geometric Centre of a Body?

1. What is the definition of Geometric Centre?

The Geometric Centre is a point that represents the average location of all the points or geometric elements in a given shape or space. It is also known as the centroid.

2. How is Geometric Centre different from Center of Mass?

While Geometric Centre represents the average location of all points in a shape, the Center of Mass takes into account the mass and distribution of mass in a three-dimensional object. In simpler terms, the Geometric Centre is a theoretical point, whereas the Center of Mass is a physical point.

3. What is the importance of Geometric Centre in geometry?

The Geometric Centre is a crucial concept in geometry as it helps in finding the balance and symmetry of a shape. It is also used in various mathematical calculations, such as finding the area and volume of irregular shapes.

4. How is Geometric Centre calculated?

The Geometric Centre can be calculated by finding the average of the coordinates of all points in a shape. For example, in a two-dimensional shape, the coordinates of all points are added together and divided by the total number of points to get the Geometric Centre.

5. Can Geometric Centre exist outside of a shape?

No, the Geometric Centre always exists within the boundaries of a shape. If a shape is irregular or has holes, the Geometric Centre may not be located at the exact center, but it will still be within the shape's boundaries.

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