You ride on an elevator that is moving downward with constant speed 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) could be more or less than your true weight, mg, depending on the value of the speed.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the elevator moves downward with constant speed, there is no net acceleration acting on you. Therefore, the reading on the scale is equal to your true weight, mg.

You Ride on an Elevator That Is Moving Downward with Constant