University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Newton's Laws of Motion - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 123: Q4.14

Answer

An acceleration of $9.8 m/s^2$, directed downward, is measured.

Work Step by Step

The elevator, moving at constant speed, is an inertial reference frame, and the same acceleration is measured in it as would be measured when the elevator is stationary.
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