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gravity

[grav-i-tee] / ˈgræv ɪ ti /
NOUN
force of attraction
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A globular cluster stellar stream is a long, narrow trail of stars that originated in a globular cluster, a dense collection of stars held together by gravity.

From Science Daily Sep. 23, 2026

Such extra dimensions have been proposed as one possible answer to the hierarchy problem, a longstanding question in physics that asks why gravity is dramatically weaker than the other fundamental forces.

From Science Daily Sep. 23, 2026

If they could be produced at the LHC, their existence might help physicists address some of the deepest unanswered questions about spacetime and gravity.

From Science Daily Sep. 23, 2026

This marked the first time the mechanism had been tested without gravity.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

The pull of gravity is just like the tendency of objects to roll into the dimple.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

The orbit balances the gravities of Earth and the moon and so requires little maneuvering and therefore fuel and allows the satellite - or a space station - to stay in constant contact with Earth.

From Washington Times Jul. 6, 2022

The orbit balances the gravities of Earth and the moon and so requires little maneuvering and therefore fuel and allows the satellite — or a space station — to stay in constant contact with Earth.

From Seattle Times Jul. 5, 2022

The differing gravities of their respective homes have even produced physically distinct populations.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2019

We have had no chance to test the idea that the pace of time might depend on the strength of gravity, because we have not experienced radically different gravities.

From Textbooks Oct. 13, 2016

As a kindness we remove our friends from the domain of the gravity machine before we dial higher gravities still.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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