force of gravity — the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth, or toward any other physical body having mass
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth, or toward any other physical body having mass
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrs əv ˈɡrævəti/
Example Sentences
- Astronauts experience zero force of gravity in space, making them float like human balloons.
- My diet clearly defies the force of gravity - everything I eat goes straight to my waistline!
- Scientists study the force of gravity to understand planetary motion and celestial mechanics.
force of gravity
NOUN[/fɔːrs əv ˈɡrævəti/]
the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth, or toward any other physical body having mass
An apple falls from the tree, pulled down by the force of gravity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Force derives from Latin 'fortis' meaning 'strong,' while gravity comes from Latin 'gravitas' meaning 'heaviness' or 'weight.' The phrase became established as a scientific term following Newton's formulation of the law of universal gravitation in the late 17th century.
Breakdown
Force from Latin fortis (strong) + gravity from Latin gravitas (heaviness, weight). The compound phrase specifically denotes the attractive force exerted by massive objects, a concept formalized in Newtonian physics.
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📝Examples
“Astronauts experience zero force of gravity in space, making them float like human balloons.”
“My diet clearly defies the force of gravity - everything I eat goes straight to my waistline!”
“Scientists study the force of gravity to understand planetary motion and celestial mechanics.”
“Without the force of gravity, our morning coffee would float away before we could drink it.”
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