Why are the effects of gravity not visible between the pen and notebook?

Samuel Kazeem asked Nov 9, 2023

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It's just that the gravitational pull is not powerful enough to overcome all the opposing forces, such as air pressure and friction.

Josh Kelley answered Nov 16, 2023

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