Two People, Each of 70 Kg Mass, Are Riding in an Elevator

question 5

Multiple Choice

Two people, each of 70 kg mass, are riding in an elevator. One is standing on the floor. The other is hanging on a rope suspended from the ceiling. Compare the acceleration of the first person to the acceleration of the second person. Which statement is correct?

• A)They are equal and opposite in direction.
• B)They are equal and have the same direction.
• C)The acceleration is greater than , but they have the same direction.
• D)The acceleration is greater than , but they have opposite directions.
• E)The acceleration is less than , but they have the same direction.

---

Definitions:

Change in Demand

A shift in the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at various prices, due to factors like changes in consumer preferences, income, or the prices of related goods.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level in a specific period.

Price

The pecuniary figure assumed, needed, or distributed as payoff for something.

Demand Curve

A visual depiction highlighting how the cost of a good influences the quantity that buyers seek.