General Questions: a 615 N Student Standing on a Scale

question 11

Multiple Choice

General questions: A 615 N student standing on a scale in an elevator notices that the scale reads 645 N. From this information, the student knows that the elevator must be moving

• A) downward.
• B) upward.
• C) You cannot tell if it is moving upward or downward.

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Definitions:

Empowerment Theory

A theoretical approach that prioritizes enabling individuals or groups to increase control over their lives, gain rights, influence decision-making processes, and improve their situation.

Inequality

A situation or condition where resources, opportunities, and rights are distributed unevenly among members of a society.

Discriminatory Practices

Actions or policies that unjustly differentiate among people based on age, race, gender, or other protected characteristics.

Race

A social construct categorizing people based on physical characteristics, ancestry, or historical affiliation, often associated with variations in societal treatment.