Vocabulary Entry

barycenter

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noun

The center of mass of a system of particles or the point balancing forces acting on an object.

Example Sentences

"The barycenter of the solar system is located just outside the surface of the sun due to its massive size."

"In a binary star system, the barycenter is the point around which both stars orbit."

"Astronomers use the concept of barycenter to study the gravitational interactions between celestial bodies."