Crates with diff. mass inside elevator at constant speed

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The discussion centers on the physics of two crates, A and B, within an elevator moving downward at a constant speed. Crate A has a greater mass than Crate B, yet both crates experience zero acceleration due to the elevator's constant velocity. This conclusion is supported by Newton's first law, which states that an object in motion remains in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force. Thus, both crates maintain equal accelerations of zero.

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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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