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Melchior25
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Homework Statement
A weight lifter stands on a bathroom scale. He pumps a barbell up and down. What happens to the reading on the scale as this is done? Suppose he is strong enough to actually throw the barbell upward. How does the reading on the scale vary now? (Select all that apply.)
True Decreases when barbell is pumped up.
False Increases when barbell is pumped up.
True Increases when barbell is pumped down.
False No change when barbell is thrown.
True Decreases and then increases when barbell is thrown.
False Increases and then decreases when barbell is thrown.
False No change when barbell is pumped up and down.
False Decreases when barbell is pumped down.
Could someone please double check my answers to this question and let me know if I have any wrong. Thanks...