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You've always wondered about the acceleration of the elevators in the 101 story-tall Empire State Building. One day, while visiting New York, you take your bathroom scale into the elevator and stand on them. The scales read 160 lb as the door closes. The reading varies between 140 lb and 180 lb as the elevator travels 101 floors. Part A What is the magnitude of the acceleration as the elevator starts upward? Express your answer with the appropriate units. Part B What is the magnitude of the acceleration as the elevator brakes to a stop? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

          You've always wondered about the acceleration of the elevators in the 101 story-tall Empire State Building. One day, while visiting New York, you take your bathroom scale into the elevator and stand on them. The scales read 160 lb as the door closes. The reading varies between 140 lb and 180 lb as the elevator travels 101 floors.

Part A
What is the magnitude of the acceleration as the elevator starts upward?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.

Part B
What is the magnitude of the acceleration as the elevator brakes to a stop?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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You've always wondered about the acceleration of the elevators in the 101 story-tall Empire State Building. One day, while visiting New York, you take your bathroom scale into the elevator and stand on them. The scales read 160 lb as the door closes. The reading varies between 140 lb and 180 lb as the elevator travels 101 floors.

Part A
What is the magnitude of the acceleration as the elevator starts upward?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.

Part B
What is the magnitude of the acceleration as the elevator brakes to a stop?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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Solved by Expert Cyra Jelle Calleja

04/29/2022

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Given: Initial weight on the scale, W_initial = 160 lb Minimum weight on the scale, W_min = 140 lb Maximum weight on the scale, W_max = 180 lb Mass measured by the scale, m = 160 lb Using Newton's second law of motion: Net force = mass * acceleration Since the Show more…

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You've always wondered about the acceleration of the elevators in the 101 story-tall Empire State Building. One day, while visiting New York, you take your bathroom scale into the elevator and stand on them. The scales read 160 lb as the door closes. The reading varies between 140 lb and 180 lb as the elevator travels 101 floors. Part A What is the magnitude of the acceleration as the elevator starts upward? Express your answer with the appropriate units. Part B What is the magnitude of the acceleration as the elevator brakes to a stop? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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