Down Means Toward Earth's Center
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QUESTION
Which direction is "down" relative to the ground at your feet: perpendicular to the surface or parallel to it?
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If you stand on the equator, what does "down" point toward?
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Which tool best shows the direction of "down" at a place: a compass or a plumb bob?
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A plumb bob. A compass shows magnetic north; a plumb bob hangs straight down by gravity.
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