

Elevator Forces and Scale Readings
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Physics, Mathematics, Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the reading on a scale when an elevator accelerates upwards?
The reading remains the same.
The reading decreases.
The reading increases.
The reading fluctuates.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If an elevator accelerates upwards at 1.55 m/s², what will a 90 kg person's scale read?
900 N
950 N
760.5 N
1039.5 N
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the scale reading change when an elevator accelerates downwards?
The reading increases.
The reading remains the same.
The reading decreases.
The reading becomes zero.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What will a scale read for a 90 kg person if the elevator accelerates downwards at 1.55 m/s²?
760.5 N
850 N
900 N
1039.5 N
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the scale reading when an elevator moves at a constant speed?
Zero
Less than the actual weight
Equal to the actual weight
Greater than the actual weight
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the donut scenario, when should Taunton weigh the donuts to get the best deal?
When the elevator is moving at constant speed
When the elevator is stationary
When the elevator is accelerating upwards
When the elevator is accelerating downwards
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the weight of a donut when the elevator accelerates downwards at 2 m/s²?
9.6 N
6.4 N
7 N
8 N
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