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Weightlessness

Sometimes termed "zero g" or "agravic", it is the condition when no force (such as weight) is sensed. Occurs in orbit or free fall, when gravity already produces its full acceleration and can produce no further effect.

See also: Standard Acceleration due to Gravity.

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