gravitational force

American  

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

Also G-force

noun

Aerospace,

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of gravitational force

First recorded in 1690–1710

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gravitational force

Scientists know it is there because its gravitational force influences normal matter, but in all other respects it has remained completely invisible.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Even though light can pass through it, making it invisible, it exerts a massive gravitational force that works to collapse the universe in on itself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

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

Newton's equation calculates gravitational force by multiplying two masses together, dividing by the square of the distance between them, and multiplying by big G. Written mathematically, the law is expressed as Gm1m2/r2.

From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026

The idea was to combine the spin-2 particle called the graviton, which carries the gravitational force, with certain other particles of spin Vi, 1, Vi, and 0.

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

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