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Definition of Radius of gyration
Radius of gyration Gyration Gy*ra"tion, n.
1. The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center;
a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis;
rotation; revolution.
The gyrations of an ascending balloon. --De Quincey.
If a burning coal be nimbly moved round in a circle,
with gyrations continually repeated, the whole
circle will appear like fire. --Sir I.
Newton.
2. (Zo["o]l.) One of the whorls of a spiral univalve shell.
Center of gyration. (Mech.) See under Center.
Radius of gyration the distance between the axis of a
rotating body and its center of gyration. --Rankine.