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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.
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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.
You are standing on a scale in an elevator Suddenly you notice your weight decreases What do you conclude?
The elevator is accelerating downwards.
When riding in an elevator why does a person appear to lose weight when accelerating downward?
Weight is felt by the body resisting the pull (acceleration) of gravity. Less acceleration means less pull thus less weight. The rate at which you are accelerating downward subtracts from the pull of gravity, thus your weight is less. If you fall, say from a cliff or tall building you accelerate downward at exactly the acceleration of gravity so you're completely weightless.
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.
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.
In an elevator when is your apparent weight less than your real weight?
When the lift is accelerating downwards. See related question.
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.
You are standing on a scale in an elevator Suddenly you notice your weight decreases What do you conclude?
The elevator is accelerating downwards.
When riding in an elevator why does a person appear to lose weight when accelerating downward?
Weight is felt by the body resisting the pull (acceleration) of gravity. Less acceleration means less pull thus less weight. The rate at which you are accelerating downward subtracts from the pull of gravity, thus your weight is less. If you fall, say from a cliff or tall building you accelerate downward at exactly the acceleration of gravity so you're completely weightless.
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.
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.
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...
Why does weight on an elevator change though you don't leave earths gravity?
If the elevator accelerates, the acceleration will provide an additional apparent force.
An elevator lifts five passengers 30 meters in 24 seconds the power is 15000 watts what is the total weight of the elevator and passengers?
12,000 N, since force is equal to weight in this situation
Why did the chain-type bucket elevator replace the belt-type bucket elevator?
It was more reliable and required less maintenance.
