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If the elevator is moving upward, do I weight more on a scale?

A. Yes, because of increased gravitational force
B. No, because of decreased gravitational force
C. Yes, because of increased normal force
D. No, because of decreased normal force

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Final answer:

When the elevator is moving upward, the scale will show a greater reading than your weight due to the upward force exerted by the scale. However, once the elevator reaches a constant upward velocity, the scale reading will be equal to your weight.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the elevator is moving upward, the scale will show a greater reading than your weight. This is because the scale is pushing up on you with a force greater than your weight, in order to accelerate you upward. The greater the acceleration of the elevator, the greater the scale reading will be. However, once the elevator reaches a constant upward velocity, the scale reading will be equal to your weight, as there is no longer any acceleration.

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