What is a "g" for electric fields?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of "g" in the context of electric fields and acceleration, specifically relating to the acceleration experienced by a proton in an electric field.

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  • Participants explore the definition of "g" and its implications in terms of acceleration and force. There is a focus on clarifying whether "g" is a unit of force or acceleration.

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Several participants have provided insights into the meaning of "g," with some clarifying its definition as a unit of acceleration. The original poster expresses gratitude for the clarification, indicating a productive exchange of information.

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What is a "g"?

What is the electric field strength at a paoint in space where a protone (m=1.67x10^-27 kg) experiences an acceleration of 1 million "g's"?

My only question is:
What is a "g"?
 
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Its a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity. Its basically the amount of force a body feels when its accelerated.
 
ranger said:
Its a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity. Its basically the amount of force a body feels when its accelerated.

No, it is a unit of acceleration, not a unit of force.

It is the acceleration of a mass falling freely near the Earth's surface (with no air resistance, etc).

1g = 9.80665 m/s^2.
 
Thanks guys. I can't believe I didn't know that "g" meant gravity.
 

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