Homework Help Overview
The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving an elevator and the forces acting on a man standing inside it. The original poster presents a scenario where the elevator is rising with a constant velocity of 4.0 m/s and seeks to understand how to calculate the force exerted on the elevator, particularly in relation to gravitational acceleration.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants explore the relationship between constant velocity and acceleration, questioning how to calculate force without knowing acceleration. Some express confusion about the implications of constant velocity on acceleration values.
Discussion Status
The discussion is active, with participants questioning the value of acceleration when velocity is constant. Some guidance has been offered regarding the definitions of acceleration and the conditions under which it applies, but no consensus has been reached on the specific value of acceleration in this context.
Contextual Notes
Participants note that the problem lacks specific information about time and distance, which complicates the calculation of acceleration. There is also a discussion about the implications of gravitational acceleration in relation to the scenario presented.