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?

(In reply to Just a question???? for clarification by Wallace North)

I think the North and South poles are a great idea. However, this leaves only two choices: Down or South (Assume North Pole).

The altitude of the balloon does not have an impact to the result. Infitesimal heights will give similar shifts to the east. 

Posted by Leming on 2006-02-12 13:58:40