“The concept of the center of mass is that of an average of the masses factored by their distances from a reference point. In one plane, that is like the balancing of a seesaw about a pivot point with respect to the torques produced.” Speculate about this work’s center of mass.

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“The concept of the center of mass is that of an average of the masses factored by their distances from a reference point. In one plane, that is like the balancing of a seesaw about a pivot point with respect to the torques produced.” Speculate about this work’s center of mass.

Source: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/cm.html

Degas' Dancer

American & European Art: Ball Brothers Foundation Gallery, Bay 5 (West)»

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