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If your weight increases while riding in an elevator which direction are you going in?
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When going up in an elevator your weight reported by a scale increases?
Not really. It is not the fact of GOING UP that makes your apparent weight increase, but the fact that it is ACCELERATING UPWARD. For example, while the elevator goes up at a constant speed, your apparent weight will be the same as if it weren't moving.
How do you draw an elevator free body diagram?
Draw an arrow pointing upwards for the tension force and an arrow pointing downwards for the weight of the elevator which will be its mass times gravity (mg). Also, draw another arrow pointing downwards for any mass that may be inside the elevator (another mass times gravity arrow but for a separate weight) and add that value to that of the weight of the elevator. Depending on the direction that the elevator is moving (up or down) draw another arrow respectively and label it "a" for acceleration.
Why do you weight less on the elevator?
You weigh less only while the elevator's upward speed is decreasing, or downward speed is increasing. In each case, the acceleration of the elevator is in a direction opposite to the acceleration of gravity. The result of that is that the total acceleration acting on you is less than usual, and your weight is less. Note that in a sealed container, such as a space ship or an elevator, there's no way for you to tell the difference between acceleration and a gravitational field.
Elevator counter weight?
The suitable weight for an elevator counterweight is equal to the weight of the elevator itself. This ensures that the elevator moves smoothly and safely without any jerking or swaying. ESCON Elevators use high-quality counterweights that are perfectly balanced, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride for every passenger.
When your mass increases what happens to your weight?
If your mass increases, your weight also increases.
When going up in an elevator your weight reported by a scale increases?
Not really. It is not the fact of GOING UP that makes your apparent weight increase, but the fact that it is ACCELERATING UPWARD. For example, while the elevator goes up at a constant speed, your apparent weight will be the same as if it weren't moving.
How do you draw an elevator free body diagram?
Draw an arrow pointing upwards for the tension force and an arrow pointing downwards for the weight of the elevator which will be its mass times gravity (mg). Also, draw another arrow pointing downwards for any mass that may be inside the elevator (another mass times gravity arrow but for a separate weight) and add that value to that of the weight of the elevator. Depending on the direction that the elevator is moving (up or down) draw another arrow respectively and label it "a" for acceleration.
Elevator counter weight?
The suitable weight for an elevator counterweight is equal to the weight of the elevator itself. This ensures that the elevator moves smoothly and safely without any jerking or swaying. ESCON Elevators use high-quality counterweights that are perfectly balanced, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride for every passenger.
Why do you weight less on the elevator?
You weigh less only while the elevator's upward speed is decreasing, or downward speed is increasing. In each case, the acceleration of the elevator is in a direction opposite to the acceleration of gravity. The result of that is that the total acceleration acting on you is less than usual, and your weight is less. Note that in a sealed container, such as a space ship or an elevator, there's no way for you to tell the difference between acceleration and a gravitational field.
When your mass increases what happens to your weight?
If your mass increases, your weight also increases.
You are standing on a scale in an elevator Suddenly you notice your weight decreases What do you conclude?
The elevator is accelerating downwards.
If I am in an elevator that is traveling upward at constant speed How does weight compare to your normal weight on the ground?
If the elevator's speed is constant (acceleration is zero), regardless of whether it's up or down,then your weight in it is the same as your normal weight on the ground.It should be easy to carry a bathroom scale onto an elevator with you some day and check it out.
What is the maximum weight on a dover elevator?
1200 pounds
What is the weight in elevator with spring scale when it go up?
If the elevator is moving uniformly, the spring scale should record the same weight when it's going up as it does when it's standing still.If the elevator is accelerating (speeding up or slowing down), the spring scale will record a greater or lesser weight respectively.
What happens to weight as mass is increased?
As the mass increases, the weight also increases correspondingly as the weight is directly proportional to the mass
How did the addition of more weight affect the friction?
When the weight increases the frictional force also increases:)
Can taking the elevator cause you to gain weight?
Taking an elevator isn't gonna cause you to gain weight. But using the stairs instead will cause your body to burn more calories and can help you lose weight and is also better for the environment...
