Consider applying Newton's law to a man riding an elevator (perhaps calculating his acceleration).   Which of the following forces must be considered? Choose all that apply. 1.) The force that the man's feet exert on the floor of the elevator. 2.) The force of gravity on the elevator. 3.) The force of the elevator cable exerts on the elevator car.

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Consider applying Newton's law to a man riding an elevator (perhaps calculating his acceleration).

 

Which of the following forces must be considered? Choose all that apply.

1.) The force that the man's feet exert on the floor of the elevator.

2.) The force of gravity on the elevator.

3.) The force of the elevator cable exerts on the elevator car.

4.) The force that the elevator floor exerts on the man's feet.

5.) The force of gravity on the man.

6.) The force that the man's head exerts on his neck.

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