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While riding on an elevator descending with a constant speed of 3.2 , you accidentally drop a book from under your arm.How long does it take for the book to reach the elevator floor, 1.0 below your arm?
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An elevator's speed does not affect a dropped book. This is because both the elevator and the book are subject to the same gravitational force, causing them to accelerate at the same rate regardless of the elevator's speed.
If an elevator is accelerating upwards, the dropped book will appear to fall slower than it would on the ground. This is because the elevator's acceleration is counteracting the force of gravity, causing the book to experience less acceleration.
In an elevator that is accelerating downwards, the book will appear to float because the elevator's acceleration is greater than the force of gravity acting on the book. This creates a sensation of weightlessness, as the elevator and the book are essentially falling at the same rate.
The weight of a book does not affect its motion in an elevator. The acceleration of the book is solely determined by the force of gravity acting on it, which is constant regardless of the book's weight. Therefore, a heavier book will fall at the same rate as a lighter book in an elevator.
Yes, both the dropped book and the book placed on the floor in an elevator will hit the floor at the same time. This is because they are both subject to the same gravitational force, causing them to accelerate towards the ground at the same rate.