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← ScienceWhich effect occurs to an ideal spring balance inside a closed elevator accelerating upwards?
A)Measured weight increases slightly✓
B)Oscillation period remains constant
C)Spring constant decreases notably
D)Damping factor drops unpredictably
💡 Explanation
The measured weight increases because of Einstein's equivalence principle, which demonstrates equivalence between gravity and acceleration. Therefore, the balance indicates a higher weight, rather than constant period or changes to the spring because the frame accelerates.
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