Gee (Noun)
Meaning
A unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The astronauts experienced intense gee forces during the launch sequence.
- The fighter pilots pulled tight turns, enduring extreme gees as they banked and dived.
- The test pilot's body was subjected to forces of over 10 gees during the high-speed run.
- The spacecraft was designed to withstand extreme gees, but it still took a toll on the crew.
- The sports car's acceleration force pushed the driver back into his seat with a pressure of up to 2 gees.