Acceleration is a vector and can go in any direction. In physics it is all referred to as acceleration. However, my intention was with the vector pointed towards the center of the earth. Skin can have a BIG problem when it is split asunder. I like your imagination though. Hehehehehehehe ________________________________ From: "jcarman6@q.com" <jcarman6@q.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 8:34 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Green Flash Brent: gravitational acceleration going uphill? Shouldn't it be along the lines of gravitational deceleration? or perhaps gravitational rebound ... skin and hair should have no problem, but you might be concerned about the tensile strength of your bones. Have you been taking enough calcium? On the other hand, you just might roll down the hill like a kid giggling all the way. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".