What do Gs stand for in space flight?

Answer 1

Gs stand for gravities.

According to Einstein's theory of indistinguishability between acceleration and gravity, acceleration of 9.81 m/s/s corresponds to a force equivalent to standing on the surface of the Earth.

Space rockets must accelerate quickly to overcome Earth's gravity; acceleration is commonly measured in multiples of Earth's surface gravity, or Gs. If you accelerate at 19.62 m/s/s, you are experiencing twice the force of gravity, or 2G.

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Answer 2

Levi Alexander

In space flight, "Gs" stands for "gravitational force" or "acceleration due to gravity." It is a unit of measurement used to quantify the force experienced by a spacecraft or astronaut as a multiple of Earth's gravitational force.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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