CM has various meanings in the Astronomy category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of CM in Astronomy.
The center of mass is the point where all of the mass of the object is concentrated. When an object is supported at its center of mass there is no net torque acting on the body and it will remain in static equilibrium.
AstronomyManagement of security features and assurances through control of changes made to hardware, software, firmware, documentation, test, test fixtures, and test documentation throughout the life cycle of an information system.
AstronomyThe centimeter abbreviation, cm is a unit of displacement or length in the cgs centimeter/gram/second system of units. One centimeter is the distance traveled by a ray of electromagnetic EM energy through a vacuum in 3.33564095 x 10-11 of a second. It is equivalent to 0.01 meter. There are about 2.54 centimeters in one linear inch.
AstronomyThe smallest mass of fissile material that will support a self-sustaining chain reaction under specified conditions.
AstronomyThe cross-section of a river channel is highly variable along the long profile of a river. The shape of the channel and the depth of flow affect the relative amount of water in contact with the bed and banks, where energy is lost through friction.
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