Apparent weight in a lift
Instruction: Press <Up> or <Down> to start moving the lift. Observe the reading changes as the lift moves. Explain the motion in terms of the forces acting on the person.
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Time elapsed s
Acceleration m s–2
Velocity m s–1
   
Weight N
Normal force N
Scale reading =
Normal force by the supporting floor on the person
Lift is stationary, normal force = weight
The person feels normal weight.