Definitions

1. noun

A point in a body that is moving under the influence of other bodies, where the average of the gravitational forces acting on the body is zero.

“The barycentre of the solar system is where the gravitational forces from the sun and all planets balance out.”

2. noun

A point inside a body that is rotating, where the average of the centrifugal forces acting on the body is zero.

“The barycentre of the wheel plays a crucial role in its rotational dynamics.”