Please don't say gravity as I know that sticks us to the Earth. For example, why are those of us on the side of the planet still not stuck to the Earth by our Feet but kinda' hanging off sideways. I hope people can understand my zany but good question.
2007-12-19 21:26:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
what you need to realize is that there is no up or down as you look at the earth from space, down is earth and up is space. Since the gravity of the "Earth" is pulling us, the Earth is down no matter where you are on it. as you look at a diagram of space, you can't think of the bottom of the map as down and like we'd be leaning in that direction if we were on the side of the earth. There is no upper part or side of Earth, I hope you understand what I am saying, its difficult for some people to think outside the box like this, but still it is fun if you can see figure it out.
2007-12-19 21:37:27 · answer #1 · answered by Michael M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a zany or good question, just plain stupid. Gravity pulls everything towards the centre of the planet. In cosmic terms there is no up or down, just 'towards' the centre of gravity. The north pole is not the 'top' of the planet, the south pole is not the 'bottom' of the planet, and the equator is not the 'side' of the planet.
2007-12-20 07:10:15 · answer #2 · answered by andy muso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gravity of any body in space, including Earth, pulls objects towards the center of itself. There is no up or down in space.
Nomatter where you are standing, the center of the Earth is always under your feet.
2007-12-20 05:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by ThE_HooLiGaN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gravity pulls us towards the center of the earth.
so if we are 'under' the earth, gravity will pull us up.
so as gravity has the some motion all around earth, we dont notice any differens in our everyday life
Merry Cristmas!
2007-12-20 05:45:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, we all live on the "underside" of the world. Space has no up and no down.
2007-12-20 05:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by JA12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mass attracts mass, the greater mass will pull the smaller mass towards it.
2007-12-20 06:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by Pete Peterson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gravity + earth spinning= your not going anywhere
2007-12-20 05:33:14 · answer #7 · answered by Jake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invisible magnets in our feet : )
....the government also tracks our every move by magnets built into our cars and the roads (thats why roads cost so much to build)
2007-12-20 05:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by jasmine d 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋