AP Physics 1· difficulty 2/5
A scale shows zero weight for a person standing on it inside an elevator. The elevator must be
At rest.
Moving up at constant speed.
Moving down at constant speed.
In free fall.
Explanation
Zero scale reading means , so — the elevator (and person) is in free fall.
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