You are going up in an elevator that is accelerating upwards on Earth.Suppose you were to do the same thing on Mars.Your weight on Mars will be ___ your weight on Earth.
A)less than
B)equal to
C)greater than
D)unable to tell
E)depends on what g is on Mars

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The weight of a person depends on their mass and the gravitational force acting on them. The acceleration due to gravity on Mars is less than that on Earth, so the gravitational force acting on a person on Mars is less than on Earth. Therefore, the weight of a person on Mars will be less than their weight on Earth, making choice A the correct answer.

You Are Going Up in an Elevator That Is Accelerating