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If you were to way an object on a Newton spring scale in an elevator, when would the scale display the largest number?
elevator moving up
moving down
no affect
In my opinion, an acceleration in the elevator would be required, as that would unbalance the forces and was traveling at a constant velocity there would be no affect. I feel as though if anything it would be on the way up rather than down that the scale might read more but this is more a hunch than anything, looking forward to your thoughts!
elevator moving up
moving down
no affect
In my opinion, an acceleration in the elevator would be required, as that would unbalance the forces and was traveling at a constant velocity there would be no affect. I feel as though if anything it would be on the way up rather than down that the scale might read more but this is more a hunch than anything, looking forward to your thoughts!