Why Do You Feel Strange In An Elevator Just After It Starts/Stops?

The video explains the sensations experienced during elevator rides, linking them to gravity and Newton's first law of motion. It describes how sudden movements in elevators cause temporary imbalances in the body's equilibrium, leading to sensations like dizziness or lightheadedness. The video also compares these sensations to those felt during airplane takeoffs and landings, emphasizing the natural human response to changes in motion.

What does Newton's first law of motion state about an object's movement?

• An object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

• An object will always move in a straight line.

• An object will always move in a circular path.

• An object will change its state of motion spontaneously.

Why do people feel strange sensations when an elevator starts moving?

• Due to an imbalance in the ear organs responsible for balance.

• Because the elevator is too small.

• Because the elevator is moving too fast.

• Due to the color of the elevator walls.

What happens to the forces acting on your body when an elevator reaches a constant speed?

• The forces become unbalanced.

• The forces disappear completely.

• The forces find a new balance, making the body feel at ease.

• The forces increase, causing discomfort.

How is the sensation during an airplane takeoff similar to that in an elevator?

• Both involve a change in altitude.

• Both involve moving against gravity, causing temporary sensations.

• Both involve a change in speed.

• Both involve a change in temperature.

What sensation might you feel when an airplane stops ascending?

• A sensation of rising.

• A sensation of falling.

• A sensation of spinning.

• A sensation of floating.