Forgetting Gravitational Force? Get Help Here!

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To find gravitational force in roller coaster problems, it's essential to understand the relationship between gravitational acceleration and centripetal acceleration. The concept of G's represents the difference between an object's acceleration and free-fall acceleration, which can be crucial in these scenarios. When analyzing forces, consider how weight changes in relation to acceleration experienced on the ride. This understanding helps clarify how gravitational force impacts the overall motion and experience on a roller coaster. Mastering these concepts is key for solving related physics problems effectively.
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This may seem like a really stupid question but i forgot how to find Gravitational force like in a roller coaster problem. I know how to find centripetal acceleration and centripetal force if that even matters but i could use some help please.
 
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G's is the magnitude (in units of the magnitude of sea-level gravitational acceleration) of the vector difference between one's acceleration and free-fall. (This often isn't obvious before considering GR.) It's the multiple that your weight changes by, if you bring on the rollercoaster a bath scale to sit on.
 
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