Explain the Eötvös effect. [spoiler]checkm8 flatists[/spoiler] Ok, fine. For those of you who don't know, [quote]The Eötvös effect is the change in perceived gravitational force caused by the change in centrifugal acceleration resulting from eastbound or westbound velocity.[/quote] Basically, this proves the earth is spherical, because gravity is percieved to change due to your orientation. [spoiler]before you comment saying this is incorrect, im trying to explain it so it is relatively easy to understand[/spoiler] UPDATE: he has responded!