From Lecture 5 of 8.01 Classical Mechanics, Fall 1999, the professor talks about perceived gravity at about 24:50. He says that it is always in the opposite direction of the pull. But isn't gravity always downwards?

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anonymous · Answer

Downwards? The direction of the gravity is to de Center of Mass|dw:1351866645910:dw|

anonymous · Answer

Is in direction opposite to the pull because de vertical component of the pull is upright, perpendicular to Earth surface

anonymous · Answer

But wouldn't gravity always come in the same direction if you're spinning? |dw:1351901532768:dw|