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Why does your body feels like it is being pushed back when the car starts back up again

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The acceleration due to gravity is not due to the Earth's motion through space. It is due to the gravitational force pulling you towards the center of mass of the Earth. The ground pushes back, and what you feel is your weight. This is the same as what you feel in an accelerating car.
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