A Person Who Normally Weighs 700 N Is Riding in a Rather

question 22

Multiple Choice

A person who normally weighs 700 N is riding in a rather swift elevator that is moving at a constant speed of 9.8 m/s.If this person is standing on a bathroom scale inside the elevator,what would the scale read?

• A)more than 700 N
• B)less than 700 N
• C)700 N
• D)It could be more or less than 700 N,depending on whether the elevator is going up or down.

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Definitions:

Double-Declining Balance

An accelerated method of depreciation that doubles the rate at which an asset's book value is reduced over time, reflecting quicker loss of value.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A technique for apportioning the price of a physical asset over its effective duration in steady annual portions.

Salvage Value

The expected salvage value of an asset after it has served its useful life.

Service Life

The expected period during which an asset remains usable, functional, or productive before it requires replacement or major repair.