You ride on an elevator that is moving with constant upward acceleration while standing on a bathroom scale. The reading on the scale is
A)equal to your true weight, mg.
B)more than your true weight, mg.
C)less than your true weight, mg.
D)zero.
E)could be more or less than your true weight, mg, depending on the magnitude of the acceleration.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the elevator accelerates upwards, the scale must support not only your true weight (mg) but also provide the additional force required for the upward acceleration. This results in a reading greater than your true weight.

You Ride on an Elevator That Is Moving with Constant