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[–] [email protected] 32 points 6 months ago (2 children)

That’s only be true if the feather was in the same position as the ball. Otherwise, the earth is moving ever so slightly more towards the ball.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

You are forgetting the sun. The earth turns in the direction of sun ever so slightly so if you align the feather next to the ball in the side of the sun, then probably the feather falls faster

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

So, what you're saying is, to do this experiment correctly, we have to stop the earth from moving. . I'm keen.

[–] clickyello 4 points 6 months ago

🎵 I'll stop the world and melt with you 🎵