Doc Al said:Do it step by step:
What forces act on you? What's the net force? What's your mass?
Apply Newton's 2nd law.
Apparent Weight/Elevator Problem is a concept in physics that deals with the measurement of weight in different frames of reference. It is commonly encountered in situations where there is a change in acceleration or motion, such as in an elevator or amusement park ride.
To calculate Apparent Weight, we use the equation: Apparent Weight = Actual Weight + (Mass x Acceleration). This takes into account the change in acceleration and the effect it has on the weight of an object.
Actual Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, while Apparent Weight is the perceived weight of an object in a certain frame of reference. Actual Weight remains constant, while Apparent Weight can change depending on the acceleration or motion of the object.
In an elevator, the Apparent Weight of an object changes as the elevator accelerates or decelerates. When the elevator is moving upwards and accelerating, the Apparent Weight increases as the Normal Force acting on the object increases. On the other hand, when the elevator is moving downwards and decelerating, the Apparent Weight decreases as the Normal Force decreases.
Apparent Weight is dependent on the Inertial Frame of Reference. In an Inertial Frame of Reference, where there is no acceleration or motion, the Apparent Weight is equal to the Actual Weight. However, in a non-inertial frame, such as an elevator, the Apparent Weight differs from the Actual Weight due to the change in acceleration.