Is 293 m/s² Acceleration Equal to 30 G's?

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The discussion confirms that an object with a constant acceleration of 293 m/s² exerts a G force of approximately 30 G's. This calculation is based on the standard gravitational acceleration, where 1 G equals 9.8 m/s². The equation used to determine G force is simply the acceleration divided by the acceleration due to gravity (G = acceleration / 9.8 m/s²). Therefore, 293 m/s² divided by 9.8 m/s² results in about 30 G's.

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This isn't homework but I'd like to varify something. What is the G force exerted on an object if it has a constant acceleration of 293m/s/s?can someone also give me the equation to find out g force. 10.5 Gs just doesn't sound right.
 
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ecao said:
This isn't homework but I'd like to varify something. What is the G force exerted on an object if it has a constant acceleration of 293m/s/s?can someone also give me the equation to find out g force. 10.5 Gs just doesn't sound right.
One g = 9.8 m/s^2. So 293 m/s^2 is about 30 g's.
 

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