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The Physics of the Lift: Understanding Why Your Weight Fluctuates in an Elevator
When an elevator lurches upward, you feel a distinct pressure in your feet, and for a brief moment, you actually weigh more. Physicists explain that this sensation is not a change in gravity, but a shift in how the floor pushes back against your mass.
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