How Does Elevator Acceleration Affect Gold Trading Profits?

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The discussion centers on the impact of elevator acceleration on gold trading profits, specifically when Olympic commissioners buy gold at a downward acceleration of 2 m/s² and sell at an upward acceleration of 2.5 m/s². The profit percentage is calculated using the formula Profit % = (a_down + a_up) / (g - a_down) x 100%, resulting in a profit of 57.7%. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding forces and weight measurements in relation to acceleration when trading commodities like gold.

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  • #31
Yes! Now do all the cancellations that are possible in that expression.
 
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  • #32
Profit % = mp(adown+aup)/p(mg-ma) x 100%
Profit % = mp(adown+aup)/mp (g-a) x 100%
Profit % = (adown+aup)/(g-a) x 100%
Profit % = (2 m/s^2 + 2.5 m/s^2) / (9.8m/s^2 - 2 m/s^2) x 100%
Profit % = 4.5 m/s^2 / 7.8 m/s^2 x 100%
Profit % = 57.7 %
 
  • #33
Bingo.
 
  • #34
haruspex said:
Bingo.

I would like to thank you for all your help.
You have been extremely patient and once again thank you.
 
  • #35
Well i was thinking of the orientation shouldn't it be like -6.4% see:

Profit % = mp(adown(down)+aup(up))/p(mg(down)-ma(down)) x 100%
Profit % = mp(adown+aup)/mp (g-a) x 100%
Profit % = (adown+aup)/(g-a) x 100%
Profit % = (2 m/s^2(down) - 2.5 m/s^2(down)) / (9.8m/s^2 (down)- 2 m/s^2(down)) x 100%
Profit % = -0.5m/s^2/ 7.8 m/s^2 x 100%
Profit % = -6.4%
 

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