Question

when a person stands on a scale, which of the following is not a force that is directly acting on the scale? multiple choice the weight of the scale the weight of the person a contact force due to the floor a contact force due to the persons feet

Explanation:

• The weight of the scale acts on the scale (gravity).
• The contact force from the person’s feet acts on the scale (normal force from person).
• The contact force from the floor acts on the scale (normal force from floor).
• The weight of the person is the force of gravity on the person, not directly on the scale (the force on the scale from the person is the contact force, not the person’s weight itself).

Answer:

the weight of the person