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

She melted into a crowd led by Goodyear staff, directing the fans around the entirety of the blimp — tiny planets orbiting a sun, pulled in by a gravitational force of awe and admiration.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025

But to me, principles and shared sacrifices explain the irresistible gravitational force of the West.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025

Limbs and neck wrestling relentlessly with immense gravitational force.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024

The observed gas disk exhibited a gravitational force so substantial that it could not be sustained by the pressure calculated from the gas disk's motion.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2023

Instead, they attempted to modify the theory by making the gravitational force repulsive at very large distances.

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

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