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Radius of gyration

Scope note

In mechanics, the distance from the axis to a point, such that, if the whole mass of a body were concentrated at it, the moment of inertia would remain unchanged. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300072688

Broader Terms used

moment of inertia

Term used for

gyration, radius of

Created

13yrs ago

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