gravitation
[/ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: gravitações
gravitação
1. The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as the Earth, upon objects at or near its surface, tending to draw them toward the center of the body.
The law of gravitation explains why objects fall to the ground.
A lei da gravitação explica por que os objetos caem para o solo.
2. In physics, the force by which any two objects with mass attract each other, especially as described by Newton's law of universal gravitation.
Gravitation is one of the four fundamental forces in physics.
A gravitação é uma das quatro forças fundamentais da física.
3. The action or process of gravitating; the tendency to move toward or be drawn toward something.
There is a natural gravitation toward the center of power in any organization.
Há uma gravitação natural em direção ao centro de poder em qualquer organização.
The word 'gravitação' is primarily used in scientific, academic, and educational contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is the standard term taught in physics classrooms and is essential in understanding Newtonian mechanics. In English-speaking regions, the term is used interchangeably with 'gravity,' though 'gravitation' carries a more formal, scientific connotation.
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