Crates with diff. mass inside elevator at constant speed

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In an elevator moving downward at constant speed, both crates A and B experience no acceleration, as constant velocity indicates zero acceleration. Although crate A has a greater mass than crate B, the acceleration of both crates remains equal to zero due to the elevator's constant speed. The discussion highlights the distinction between the motion of the elevator as a whole and the individual crates inside. Therefore, the conclusion is that the accelerations of both crates are equal and zero. Understanding this principle is crucial for solving related physics problems.
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Crates A and B are in an elevator, with Crate A on top of Crate B. The mass of crate A is greater than the mass of crate B. The elevator moves downward at constant speed. Compare the accelerations of Crates A and B.

I'm tempted to say there are equal, and both equal to 0, because of the constant speed. But I think that would only apply to the elevator as a particle, not to the crates inside the elevator.

Any suggestions?
 
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Constant velocity implies no acceleration.
 
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