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From a Balloon (Posted on 2005-07-07)

If a stone is dropped from a balloon on a still day, does the stone fall directly below the balloon, or to the west or east of it?

No Solution Yet Submitted by Erik O.

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re(2): My thoughts

| Comment 13 of 36 |

(In reply to re: My thoughts by Bret)

Well, I just got back from trying this in an actual balloon, and the stone fell straight down. So there.

(Will perplexus reimburse me for the cost of the ride ?)

Posted by Penny on 2005-07-08 02:03:13

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