You Are Going Up in an Elevator That Is Accelerating

question 97

Multiple Choice

You are going up in an elevator that is accelerating upwards on Earth.Suppose you were to do the same thing on Mars.Your weight on Mars will be ___ your weight on Earth.

• A)less than
• B)equal to
• C)greater than
• D)unable to tell
• E)depends on what g is on Mars

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Visuospatial Skills

Abilities related to understanding, perceiving, and manipulating shapes and figures in a spatial or visual context.

Emotional Expression

The way that an individual's internal emotional state is conveyed to others through facial expressions, gestures, and voice.

Metabolic Activity

The biochemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy.