What is the meaning of the word "g-force"?

Definitions:

  1. A force that causes a feeling of pressure pushing you backwards, when you are moving very quickly forward. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • They investigated whether people riding on roller coasters could experience injuries as a result of G-force. copy to clipboard
  2. Is a measurement of the force of gravity acting on an object. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Fighter pilots train to tolerate very high G-forces. copy to clipboard

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