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Gravitational Acceleration

Definition:

The gravitational acceleration, often denoted as "g", is the acceleration experienced by an object due to the force of gravity. It is a vector quantity that determines the rate at which objects fall towards the Earth's surface.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The acceleration of an object due to the force of gravity.

Example Sentence: The gravitational acceleration on Earth is approximately 9.8 m/s².

Usages:

Usage 1:

Physics: In physics, gravitational acceleration is an important concept used to study the motion of objects under the influence of gravity.

Example Sentence: The experiment aimed to measure the gravitational acceleration of a falling body in a vacuum.

Usage 2:

Astronomy: Gravitational acceleration also plays a crucial role in celestial mechanics and calculating the orbits of planets, moons, and other celestial bodies.

Example Sentence: The gravitational acceleration of the Moon keeps it in a stable orbit around the Earth.

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