Question

(03.02 MC) Elevator 1 in a building moved from ground position to a final position of +17 feet. Elevator 2 in the same building moved from ground to a final position of –22 feet. Which statement best describes the final positions of these two elevators? (1 point)

Select one:
a. Elevator 1 is 17 feet below ground level, and elevator 2 is 22 feet above ground level.
b. Elevator 1 is 17 feet above ground level, and elevator 2 is 22 feet below ground level.
c. Elevator 1 is 17 feet above ground level, and Elevator 2 is 22 feet below the position of Elevator 1.
d. Elevator 1 is 17 feet below ground level, and Elevator 2 is 22 feet above the position of Elevator 1.

Answer 1

Answer: option b.

Explanation:

Based on the information given, you know that:

- The ground is at 0 feet.

- The initial posititions of both elevators were at 0 feet (because both moved from the ground level).

Therefore:

- If the final position of Elevator 1 is at +17 feet (positive) means that it moved 17 feet above the ground level.

- If the final position of Elevator 2 is at -22 feet (observe the negative sign) means that it moved 22 feet below the ground level.