G-force
Britishnoun
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A force acting on a body as a result of acceleration or gravity, informally described in units of acceleration equal to one g. For example, a 12 pound object undergoing a g-force of 2g experiences 24 pounds of force.
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See more at acceleration of gravity
Example Sentences
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Schmidt knows all about G-force and rotational force but couldn't get his staff to get the Wallaby team bus to the MCG on time.
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025
Electric cars, unlike internal combustion vehicles, deliver a lot of instant torque — meaning, they can blast off from a standing stop with high speed and greater G-force that knocks riders back in their seats.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2023
Water and engine oil temp gauges on the right and a customizable left side for boost pressure, G-force meter, and more.
From The Verge • Aug. 8, 2022
Rosie rode aboard the first OFT and provided engineers data about G-force exertion on the body during launch.
From Scientific American • May 18, 2022
At that speed, there was at least half a ton of G-force behind the contact.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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