gravity; gravitational force
Meanings
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Earth's gravity; terrestrial gravitation
Also known as 地心引力 (geocentric gravitation). This is the force that causes objects to fall toward the ground.
Objects falling to the ground are the result of gravity acting upon them.
Earth's gravity keeps the Moon in its orbit.
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The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared.
Astronauts in space are in a state of weightlessness and cannot feel gravity.
noun
gravity of any celestial body; gravitation
Refers to the gravitational force exerted by any celestial body, not just Earth. Includes concepts like lunar gravity, solar gravity, etc.
The Moon's gravity is only one-sixth of Earth's gravity.
Mars has less gravity than Earth, so people would feel lighter on Mars.
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Jupiter has very strong gravity and can attract nearby asteroids.
Scientists infer the mass of stars by studying their gravity.