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Centre of pressure

Diagram of a stable model rocket.

This stable model rocket shows the centre of gravity (cg) (also known as the centre of mass) closer to the front end of the rocket than the centre of pressure (cp).

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Published: 30 November 2011Updated: 11 January 2026Size: 461.94 KB
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