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...small, and ''gravity'', the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass. ...rth's gravitational field. Instead, it is the condition where the force of gravity is only slightly detectable.

...nward, typically rapidly and freely without control, due to the force of [[gravity]]. ...higher to a lower place. It can occur due to various reasons such as loss of balance, [[dizziness]], or physical conditions that affect mobility. In a m

...mospheric water vapor that falls under gravity from clouds. The main forms of precipitation include [[Drizzle]], [[Rain]], [[Snow]], [[Sleet]], [[Hail]], === Types of Precipitation ===

...ssociated with balance and postural stability, particularly in the context of neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. ...standing or walking, but excessive or uncontrolled sway can be indicative of a balance or [[gait]] disorder.

...rchimedes' Principle" is derived from the name of its proposer, Archimedes of Syracuse. Archimedes was a prominent Greek mathematician, physicist, engine ...d in numerous scientific and real-world applications, including the design of [[Ships and Submarines|ships and submarines]], [[Hydrometers|hydrometers]],

...s chronically held in a position that is forward of the body's [[center of gravity]]. ...or first. "Head" comes from the Old English "heafod", meaning the top part of the body. "Posture" comes from the Latin "positura", meaning position or pl

...ccentric''' (pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/) is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, to describe something that deviates from the nor ...wo parts: "ἐκ-" (ek-), meaning "out of", and "κέντρον" (kentron), meaning "center".

...the star at the center of the Solar System. It is a nearly perfect sphere of hot plasma, with internal convective motion that generates a magnetic field * [[Solar System]]: The gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it, either directly or indirectly.

...l concept in [[physics]] that describes the rate of change of [[velocity]] of an object with respect to time. It is a [[vector quantity]] with both magni ...ty. It is usually measured in meters per second squared (m/s²) or in terms of the gravitational constant "g" (9.8 m/s²).

...e'' meaning "to hurry", is a medical term used to describe a specific type of gait abnormality often associated with [[Parkinson's disease]]. ...s projected forward. This can lead to a loss of balance and increased risk of falls.

...nounced: /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/), also known as the '''trunk''', is a significant part of the human body to which the head and limbs are attached. The term is derive ...torso includes the [[chest]], [[abdomen]], and [[pelvis]]. It houses many of the vital organs, including the [[heart]], [[lungs]], [[liver]], [[stomach]

...elerometers in free fall (falling toward the center of the Earth at a rate of about 9.81 m/s2) will measure zero. ...er can be traced back to the second century when the Greek engineer [[Hero of Alexandria]] described a simple water-based device for measuring accelerati

'''Jumping''' (/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/) is a form of locomotion or movement in which an organism or non-living (e.g., robotic) m ...rborne, by the relatively long duration of the aerial phase and high angle of initial launch.

...se" and the English word "ray", referring to a beam of light or other form of energy. The term was coined by [[Robert Millikan]] in the 1920s. .... Upon impact with the Earth's atmosphere, cosmic rays can produce showers of secondary particles that sometimes reach the surface.

...and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined as the act of moving swiftly, where both feet are off the ground at regular intervals. ...ntact with the ground, the legs are kept mostly straight and the center of gravity vaults over the stance leg or legs in an inverted pendulum fashion.

'''Balance''' refers to a state of equilibrium or the maintenance of stability and harmony in various contexts. It can apply to physical systems ...ental in [[mechanics]] and is essential for understanding phenomena like [[gravity]] and [[motion]].