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gravity

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gravity /grav·i·ty/ (grav´it-e)
1. the phenomenon by which two bodies having mass are attracted to each other.
2. the gravitational attraction near a large body having mass, particularly near or on the surface of a planet or star.

specific gravity  the ratio of the density of a substance to that of a reference substance at a specified temperature.
standard gravity  (g ) the acceleration due to gravity at mean sea level on earth, 9.80616 meters per second squared.

gravity
[grav′itē]
Etymology: L, gravis, heavy
the universal effect of the attraction between any body of matter and any planetary body. The force of the attraction depends on the relative masses of the bodies and on the inverse of the square of the distance between them.

gravity
weight; tendency toward the center of the earth.

gravity rail system
a rail system for moving carcasses of meat about in an abattoir. Carcasses move from station to station by gravity; suited only to slow kill rates.

Patient discussion about gravity.

Q. How to Get Fit with Gravity, any experienced one here? I am planning to buy a gravity machine because some one told that it is the cheap and best machine to keep me fit. How to Get Fit with Gravity, any experienced one here?

A. it all depends on what you do with it. people buy all sort of machinery in order to help them get in shape, but most of my friends that done it have the machine standing in the garage collecting dust. so i suggest going to a gym, and create a group of friends to come along with you so you'll be more motivated.

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