What is the acceleration of the coin after being dropped?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the acceleration of a coin dropped from a downward-moving lift, which accelerates at 1.5 m/s². The participant initially calculated the coin's acceleration as 11.5 m/s² but expressed doubts about this figure. Key points include the need to consider the forces acting on the coin after it is dropped, specifically gravity and the lift's downward acceleration. The net acceleration of the coin, as observed from the ground, would be the sum of gravitational acceleration (approximately 9.81 m/s²) and the lift's acceleration. Ultimately, the correct approach to the problem requires a clear understanding of the forces involved.
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Homework Statement



An observer Y, on the ground floor of a building watches a glass fronted lift moving downwards .The magnitude of the acceleration of the lift as it moves downwards is 1.5m.s2 .A passenger X inside the lift drops a coin. Relative to observer Y,

Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the coin in ms2, after being dropped.

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The Attempt at a Solution


The answer that I got is 11.5m/s2 but I have my doubts about it
 
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Lesegp said:

Homework Statement



An observer Y, on the ground floor of a building watches a glass fronted lift moving downwards .The magnitude of the acceleration of the lift as it moves downwards is 1.5m.s2 .A passenger X inside the lift drops a coin. Relative to observer Y,

Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the coin in ms2, after being dropped.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


The answer that I got is 11.5m/s2 but I have my doubts about it
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Lesegp said:

Homework Statement



An observer Y, on the ground floor of a building watches a glass fronted lift moving downwards .The magnitude of the acceleration of the lift as it moves downwards is 1.5m.s2 .A passenger X inside the lift drops a coin. Relative to observer Y,

Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the coin in ms2, after being dropped.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


The answer that I got is 11.5m/s2 but I have my doubts about it

What causes acceleration?
 
PeroK said:
What causes acceleration
A force applied to an object at rest causes it to accelerate in the direction of the force.
 
Lesegp said:
A force applied to an object at rest causes it to accelerate in the direction of the force.

And what force(s) act on the coin after it is dropped?
 

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