ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

G-force

Hello little buddy!

Do you like going on swings and spinning rides at the playground or amusement park? Well, have you ever noticed how your body feels when you go really fast or spin around really quickly? It feels like a force is pushing you in a certain direction, right? That force is called "g-force"!

So, what is g-force exactly? Well, imagine you're sitting in a chair and someone suddenly pulls the chair out from under you. You would fall straight down to the ground because of gravity. Gravity is the force that pulls everything towards the center of the Earth.

Now, let's say you're in a car and it suddenly accelerates really fast. You would feel yourself being pushed back into your seat, right? That's g-force! G-force is the force that is experienced by your body when it's accelerating or changing direction. It's measured in units of "g", which stands for "gravity".

Usually, we experience one g of force because of gravity pulling us down towards the Earth. But if you go on a really fast roller coaster, or fly in a fighter jet, you can experience more than one g of force! This means that your body will feel heavier than it actually is, almost like someone is pushing down on you really hard.

It's important to remember that experiencing too many g-forces can be dangerous for your body. That's why pilots and astronauts wear special suits to help protect them when they're experiencing high levels of g-forces.

So, there you have it, little buddy! G-force is the force your body feels when it's accelerating or changing direction, and it's measured in units of "g". Just remember to always be safe when experiencing high levels of g-forces!