You Ride on an Elevator That Is Moving with Constant

question 25

Multiple Choice

You ride on an elevator that is moving with constant upward acceleration while standing on a bathroom scale. The reading on the scale is

• A)equal to your true weight, mg.
• B)more than your true weight, mg.
• C)less than your true weight, mg.
• D)zero.
• E)could be more or less than your true weight, mg, depending on the magnitude of the acceleration.

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Definitions:

Psychogenic Fugue

An uncommon mental disorder marked by temporary memory loss regarding one's own identity, encompassing recollections, character, and other features that define a person's individuality.

Organic Amnesia

Memory loss caused by physical damage or changes to the brain, which can result from injury, disease, or substance abuse.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states that control an individual's behavior at different times.

Fugue State

A rare psychological state involving loss of personal identity and memory, often accompanied by unexpected travel or wandering.