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GalGalileo  

Definizione

  • The $\ extit{Galileo}$ is the unit of acceleration of free fall used extensively in the science of gravimetry. The Galileo is defined as $1 \ extit{centimeter per square second}$ ($1 cm/s^2$). Unfortunately, the Galileo is often denoted with the symbol Gal, not to be confused with the Gallon that also uses the same symbol.

Nota

  • CGS unit of acceleration called gal with the definition: 1 Gal = 1 cm/s

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https://vocab.sentier.dev/units/unit/GALILEO

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