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
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"Especially for me who wasn't used to it, it's the G-force you pull, especially in sector one in Jeddah," said Bearman.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2024
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
As you’re reading this, you’re likely experiencing 1G of G-force — the “neutral” force on our bodies when upright on Earth.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 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
Her stomach tightened as G-force took hold, dragging her to the center of the earth.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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