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two people, each of 70kg mass, are riding in an elevator moving at a constant ve

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Question

two people, each of 70kg mass, are riding in an elevator moving at a constant velocity. One is standing on the floor. The other is hanging on a rope suspended from the celeing. Compare the floor force Ff the floor exerts on the first person to the force Fr the rope exerts on the second person. Which statement is true?

A. they are equal and oppisite in direction.

B. they are equal and have the same direction.

C. Fr is greater than Ff, but they have the same direction.

D. Fr is greater than Ff, but they have opposite directions.

E. Fr is less than Ff , but they have the same direction.

Explanation / Answer

B. they are equal and have the same direction.