Is the process where any body of mass found in the universe attracts other bodies with a force proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the distance that separates the [..]

The Earth's gravitational field, or the attractive force produced by the mass of the Earth. Variations in the gravitational field can be used to map changes in the density of formations in the Ea [..]

the force of attraction between all masses in the universe Once captured, the combined object will have a new center of gravity and may be spinning in an uncontrolled way. — Science Magazine (Feb 15, [..]

c. 1500, "weight, dignity, seriousness, solemnity of deportment or character, importance," from Old French gravité "seriousness, thoughtfulness" (13c.) and directly from Latin grav [..]

Click for a picture Gravity causes space-time to curve around massive objects (Source: Time Travel Research Center: http://www.zamandayolculuk.com/cetinbal/HTMLdosya1/RelativityFile.htm) The force of [..]

A mutual physical force of nature that causes two bodies to attract each other.

Force that attracts matter to the center of the earth.

physical force by which objects attract, or pull toward, each other.

(Or force of gravity.) The force imparted by the earth to a mass that is at rest relative to the earth. Since the earth is rotating, the force observed as gravity is the resultant of the force of grav [..]

The attraction between two masses, such as the earth and an object on its surface. Commonly referred to as the acceleration of gravity. Changes in the gravity field can be used to infer information ab [..]

The attractive force between all masses in the universe. All objects that have mass possess a gravitational force that attracts all other masses. The more massive the object, the stronger the gravitat [..]

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface; "the more remote the body the [..]

The natural force that pulls an object toward the earth. We experience gravity as weight. An airplane must generate enough lift to counteract the weight of an aircraft.

See Specific Gravity; API Gravity.

n. Seriousness.

The attractive force between all masses in the universe. All objects that have mass possess a gravitational force that attracts all other masses. The more massive the object, the stronger the gravitat [..]

A physical force that appears to exert a mutual attraction between all masses. It is proportional to the mass of the object. In Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, it is explained as a curvature of space-time.

The force of attraction between two objects which is influenced by the mass of the two objects and the distance between the two objects.

  The attraction that all bodies have for one another.

— Gravity is the attractive force which governs the motion of the celestial bodies. Gravity controls the orbits of all planets in our solar system as well as our solar system's relative [..]

The force of attraction between all masses in the universe, especially the attraction of the earth’s mass for bodies near its surface. The farther a body from the earth’s surface, the less the gravita [..]

The force of acceleration of one object towards another. Gravity holds humans to the earth and keeps the Earth in orbit around the sun. Gravity on Earth – normal gravity or 1 G – is equal to 9.8 ms-2. [..]

The force of gravitational attraction on or near the surface of a celestial body.

force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses. 

The force of gravitation on an object on or near the surface of a celestial body.

A force with infinite range which acts between objects, such as planets,according to their mass.

resultant force on Earth's surface, of the attraction by the Earth's masses, and the centrifugal pseudo-force caused by the Earth's rotation gravitation, universal force exercised by tw [..]

(n) (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface(n) a manner that is serious and solemn(n) a sol [..]

Attraction between two objects due to their masses that increases with mass and decreases with distance (Lessons 16, 17, 26, 30)

is one of the fundamental forces of nature. The great Sir Issac Newton law of gravitation states that any two masses attracts each other. The large mass of the earth is responsible for earth's gravity. The average value of gravity on the surface of the earth is 9.81 kg/m2

(English) Gravity is a force that exists between all objects. It makes all objects fall to the Earth.

the attractive central gravitational force exerted by a celestial body such as earth.

The force of attraction between two objects. Because the Earth has a big mass, it attracts objects to it. This is what makes objects ‘fall’ downwards.

weight index of fuels: liquid, petroleum products expressed either as specific, Baume or API (American Petroleum Institute) gravity; weight index of gaseous fuels as specific gravity related to air under specified conditions; or weight index of solid fuels as specific gravity related to water under specified conditions.

Force exerted by gravity; gravity sometimes includes effects of the earth's rotation; gravity is often treated as a constant, but for greater accuracy gravity is a function of latitude, altitude, and the phase of the moon (yes, it's true); Symbols: g; Typical Units: lbf,kip; Dimensions: Mass * Length / Time-squared;

A physical force that is responsible for the attraction of mass between two bodies. The Earth's gravity is what keeps us from floating into space.

The force of attraction of the earth on an object. The direction is downward relative to the earth, and it decreases with elevation or altitude away from the earth's surface.

(or "gravitation"), one of 4 main forces in the universe (others: electro-magnetic, and 2 types of nuclear force). Every mass exerts a gravitational pull on any other mass, inversely proport [..]

A change in, or manipulation of, gravitational force. This may be a natural or artificial effect.

Condition wherein the force of gravity is greater than or is increased above that on the surface of the earth. This is expressed as being greater than 1 g.

Condition wherein the force of gravity is less than or is decreased below that on the surface of the earth. This is expressed as being between 0 and 1 g.

The ratio of the density of a material to the density of some standard material, such as Water or air, at a specified Temperature.

Condition in which no Acceleration, whether due to gravity or any other force, can be detected by an observer within a system. It also means the absence of weight or the absence of the force of gravit [..]

A change in, or manipulation of, gravitational force. This may be a natural or artificial effect.

Weight. The centre of gravity is the common centre of a weight or weights.

See specific gravity.

The force of attraction by which all objects and substances tend to fall towards the centre of the Earth.

short for specific gravity, or the measure of density of a liquid.

The attraction of the earth to any substance—solid, liquid, or gas.

The force that attracts matter to the center of the earth. The term gravity is sometimes used as a shortened form of the term specific gravity.

A natural force exerted on a body toward the earth's surface or between two bodies. Gravity has a strong effect on how matter interacts. Gravitational attraction depends on the masses of the bodi [..]

Force exerted by gravity; gravity sometimes includes effects of the earth's rotation; gravity is often treated as a constant, but for greater accuracy gravity is a function of latitude, altitude, [..]

Force toward the center of the earth.

the attractive force that all objects exert on one another; the greater an object’s mass, the stronger its gravitational pull.

The force responsible for the mutual attraction of separate masses.

Gravity is an attraction that acts on a mass, and creates a force pulling the mass straight downwards.

An attractive force between two objects; each object accelerates at a rate equal to the attractive force divided by the object's mass. Objects near the surface of the earth tend to accelerate toward the earth's center at a rate of ; this value is often called the gravitational constant and denoted as g.

The attractive force between all masses in the universe. All objects that have mass possess a gravitational force that attracts all other masses. The more massive the object, the stronger the gravitational force. The closer objects are to each other, the stronger the gravitational attraction.

the force of attraction, characterized by heaviness or weight, by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth.

The gravity of crude oil, indicating the proportion of large, carbon-rich molecules, generally measured in kilograms per cubic metre or degrees on the American Petroleum Institute (API) gravity scale.

Can refer to either Specific Gravity

A standard adopted by the American Petroleum Institute for measuring the density of a liquid. Gravity is expressed in degrees with lower numbers indicating heavier liquids and higher numbers indicatin [..]

The standard adopted by the American Petroleum Institute for measuring the density or gravity of liquid petroleum products on the North American Continent, derived from a specific gravity in accordance with the following equation: API Gravity=

Density expressed as the ratio of the weight of a volume of substance to the weight of an equal volume of another standard substance. In the case of liquids and solids, the standard is water. In the case of natural gas or other gas materials, the standard is air.

Precision gravity measurements for rock density can indicate changes in geology, including oil and gas reservoirs, mineral deposits and cavities.

A standard adopted by the American Petroleum Institute for measuring the density of a liquid. Gravity is expressed in degrees with lower numbers indicating heavier liquids and higher numbers indicating lighter liquids.

The force that tends to pull all bodies toward the center of the earth.

The force of attraction of the earth on an object. The direction is downward relative to the earth, and it decreases with elevation or altitude away from the earth's surface.

The force of attraction of the earth on an object. The direction is downward relative to the earth, and it decreases with elevation or altitude away from the earth's surface.

The force of attraction of the earth on an object. The direction is downward relative to the earth, and it decreases with elevation

The force of attraction of the earth on an object. The direction is downward relative to the earth, and it decreases with elevation or altitude away from the earth’s surface.

Density compared to density of standard material; reference usually to water or to air.

Resultant force on Earth's surface, of the attraction by the Earth's masses, and the centrifugal pseudo-force caused by the Earth's rotation. * date=2013-06-07|author=David Simpson |volume=188|issu [..]