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Old 27-06-2011, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassnut View Post
Because lower half is closer to earth and hence experiences a slightly larger gravity force ?
Hi,

That is certainly true in a uniform gravity field, and if you assume that gravity is an attractive force between masses.

Here is an interesting and relevant discourse on it, but a warning: it will make your head hurt

http://blazelabs.com/e-exp21.asp

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