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AP Physics 1
2.6 Gravitational Force
2.5 Newton’s Second Law
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A crate on a scale inside an elevator moving upward.
A crate on a scale inside an elevator moving upward.
A crate of mass \(m\) is placed on a horizontal scale that is fixed to the floor of an elevator. The elevator is moving upward, and its speed is decreasing. Let \(F_n\) be the magnitude of the normal force exerted by the scale on the crate and \(F_g\) be the magnitude of the gravitational force on the crate. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between \(F_n\) and \(F_g\) and provides a valid justification?

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