Definition:Center of Gravity/Historical Note
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Historical Note for Center of Gravity
The concept of the center of gravity of a body originated with Archimedes of Syracuse.
He subsequently found the centers of gravity of a number of geometric figures, both plane and solid.
Sources
- 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {A}.5$: Archimedes (ca. $\text {287}$ – $\text {212}$ B.C.)