gravitational force

American

[grav-i-tey-shuh-nl fawrs] / ˌgræv ɪˈteɪ ʃə nl ˈfɔrs /

Also G-force

noun

Aerospace,

a unit of acceleration equal to the acceleration of gravity at the earth's surface.

Fighter pilots train to tolerate very high G-forces with breathing techniques and specialized equipment.

Etymology

Origin of gravitational force

First recorded in 1690–1710

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gravitational force

Critics point out that passengers in the wings could be exposed to higher levels of uncomfortable gravitational force when the plane turns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Crowe has a planet-sized gravitational force on screen that he lends to the outsize Göring and Shannon possesses the same weight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025

The Standard Model encompasses four forces: the strong nuclear force, the weak nuclear force, the electromagnetic force, and the gravitational force.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2024

Limbs and neck wrestling relentlessly with immense gravitational force.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024

The gravitational force between the sun and the earth is ascribed to the exchange of gravitons between the particles that make up these two bodies.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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