A Person of Weight W Is in an Upward-Moving Elevator

question 67

Multiple Choice

A person of weight w is in an upward-moving elevator when the cable suddenly breaks.What is the person's apparent weight immediately after the elevator starts to fall?

• A)w
• B)greater than w
• C)less than w
• D)9.81w
• E)zero

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