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What is the g-force experienced by an object at rest on Earth's surface?
What is the g-force experienced by an object at rest on Earth's surface?
- 1.5 g
- 0.8 g
- 1 g (correct)
- 2 g
What term is used for accelerations felt as weight in multiples of standard gravity?
What term is used for accelerations felt as weight in multiples of standard gravity?
- Weight multiplier
- Acceleration factor
- Gravity index
- g-force (correct)
What is the cause of an object's acceleration in relation to free fall?
What is the cause of an object's acceleration in relation to free fall?
- Centripetal force
- Inertial forces
- Frictional force
- Gravitational acceleration (correct)
What is the mass-specific force expressed in units of standard gravity?
What is the mass-specific force expressed in units of standard gravity?
What is the term used for more transient acceleration, accompanied with significant jerk?
What is the term used for more transient acceleration, accompanied with significant jerk?