No. Gravity produces real forces.
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No, gravity is a fundamental force in nature. It is responsible for the attraction between objects with mass. Pseudo forces, on the other hand, are apparent forces that arise in non-inertial reference frames.
Real forces arise from interactions between objects, such as gravity or contact forces. Pseudo forces, also known as fictitious forces, are apparent forces that arise from non-inertial reference frames, such as the centrifugal force experienced in a rotating frame of reference. Real forces can be directly attributed to physical interactions, while pseudo forces only appear when observing dynamics from an accelerated or rotating frame.
The force of gravity is called weight. It is the force exerted on an object due to gravity pulling it towards the center of the Earth.
Gravity is the natural phenomenon by which physical bodies attract each other, while the force of gravity is the specific force that results from this attraction between two objects. Gravity is a fundamental force in nature, whereas the force of gravity is the measurable force that acts on objects due to gravity.
The force of gravity on the moon is about one-sixth (1/6) of the force of gravity on Earth.
The terms "gravitational force" and "force of gravity" are interchangeable and both refer to the same force exerted on objects due to gravity. When an apple is falling, the force of gravity (gravitational force) is indeed acting on it, causing it to accelerate towards the Earth.