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Suppose the earth suddenly stops attracting objects placed near surface. A person standing on the surface of the earth will (neglect the effect of rotation)
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If downward force on the earth stops, so upward self-adjusting force also stop. In vertical direction, there is no force. Due to inertia, person resists any change to its state of rest. Person will remain standing.
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